2013 Acura ILX cruise control

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uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in (D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows,
drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may
vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8.Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9.Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

344Index
Fluid ........................................................ 272
Foot Brake ............................................... 238
Indicator ............................................ 64, 322
Parking Brake .......................................... 237
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 119
Bulb Replacement..................................... 274
Back-Up Light Bulbs ................................. 282
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light
and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs ........... 280
Fog Lights ................................................ 276
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 278
Headlights ............................................... 274
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 283
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs ............... 279
Rear License Plate Light............................ 283
Bulb Specifications............................ 330, 332CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 60
Carrying Cargo.................................. 211, 213
CD Player........................................... 153, 155
Certification Label.................................... 334
Changing Bulbs......................................... 274
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 320
Child Safety................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 100
Child Seat.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................. 59
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks............................. 100
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 300
Cleaning the Interior................................ 298
Client Service Information....................... 342
Climate Control System............................ 136
Changing the Mode ................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 137
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 297
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 136
Sensors ................................................... 139
Synchronized Mode................................. 138
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 136
Clock............................................................ 92
Clutch Fluid............................................... 272
Coat Hook................................................. 134
Compact Spare Tire.................. 305, 331, 333
Console Compartment............................. 132
Controls....................................................... 91
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 268
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 269
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 221Cruise Control.......................................... 229
Indicator ................................................... 72
Cup Holders.............................................. 133
Customized Features................................. 83
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 117
Dead Battery............................................ 314
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 137
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 335
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 114
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 121
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 262
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 114
Door Mirrors............................................. 122
Doors.......................................................... 93
Auto Door Locking.................................. 101
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 101
Door Open Indicator ........................... 25, 69
Keys.......................................................... 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ................................................ 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................. 95
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 289
Driving...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 221

345Index
Braking ................................................... 237
Cruise Control ........................................ 229
Shifting Gear .................................. 222, 226
Starting the Engine ................................. 216
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 297EElapsed Time.............................................. 81
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 322
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 232
Emergency................................................ 327
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 337
Engine....................................................... 334
Coolant .................................................. 268
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Oil .......................................................... 261
Starting................................................... 216
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 112
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 259
Engine Coolant........................................ 268
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 269
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Temperatue Guage ................................... 78
Engine Oil................................................. 261
Adding ................................................... 264
Checking ................................................ 262
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320Recommended Engine Oil........................ 261
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 112
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 68, 322
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror............... 122
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 300
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 122
FFeatures..................................................... 141
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 297
Oil ........................................................... 265
Flat Tire..................................................... 305
Floor Mats................................................. 299
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........................... 270
Brake/Clutch............................................ 272
Engine Coolant........................................ 268
Manual Transmission ............................... 271
Windshield Washer.................................. 273
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seat.................... 129
Foot Brake................................................. 238
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 36
Front Seats................................................ 123
Adjusting................................................. 123
Fuel...................................................... 14, 243Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Range ....................................................... 81
Recommendation .................................... 243
Refueling................................................. 243
Fuel Economy........................................... 245
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 14, 244
Message.................................................. 321
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 14, 244
Fuses.......................................................... 324
Inspecting and Changing......................... 326
Locations......................................... 324, 325
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Information ............................................. 243
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Refueling................................................. 243
Gauges........................................................ 78
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 222
Manual Transmission ............................... 227
Glass (care)................................................ 301
Glove Box.................................................. 132

346Index
HHalogen Bulbs................................... 274, 276
Handling the Unexpected........................ 303
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 179
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 195
Automatic Transferring ............................ 193
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 193
HFL Buttons ............................................. 179
HFL Menus .............................................. 181
HFL Status Display.................................... 180
Making a Call .......................................... 198
Options During a Call .............................. 202
Phone Setup ............................................ 186
Receiving a Call ....................................... 201
Speed Dial ............................................... 196
Text Message................................... 191, 203
To Clear the System ................................. 194
To Create a Security PIN........................... 192
Hazard Warning Button............................... 2
Head Restraints......................................... 126
Headlights................................................. 114
Aiming .................................................... 274
Automatic Operation ............................... 115
Dimming ......................................... 114, 117
Operating ................................................ 114
Heaters (Seat)............................................ 135
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 179
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 70
Hill Start Assist System.............................. 219
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver............ 177
IIdentification Numbers............................ 334
Engine and Transmission ......................... 334
Vehicle Identification ............................... 334
Illumination Control................................. 119
Knob ....................................................... 119
Immobilizer System.................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 71
Indicators.................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 320
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 72, 230
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 72, 229
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 69
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 68, 322
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System ................................... 71
Keyless Access System ............................... 72
Lights On .................................................. 70
Low Fuel ................................................... 67
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 320
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 69, 234, 235
Maintenance Minder ............................... 251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 321
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 322
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 72
Shift Lever Position .................................... 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 71Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 70
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ............................................... 70
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 68, 232
VSA® OFF.......................................... 68, 233
Information.............................................. 329
Information Buttons............................ 79, 83
Instant Fuel Economy................................ 81
Instrument Panel........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 119
Interior Lights........................................... 131
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 121
Internet Radio.......................................... 161
iPhone®..................................................... 176
iPod®......................................................... 158
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 308
Jump Starting........................................... 314KKey Number Tag........................................ 94
Keyless Access System................................ 96
Keyless Lockout Prevention....................... 98
Keys............................................................. 93
Lockout Prevention ................................... 98
Number Tag.............................................. 94