2013 Acura ILX ECO mode

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the message
again.●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
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Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 278, 280
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High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
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Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
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* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit properly.
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 the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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U.S.Canada
U.S.Canada

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 106
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Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access system
or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 229
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CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 229
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Indicator

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not with you to start the
engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 312
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 113
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 296
●Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2Starting the Engine P. 216

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Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Default SettingSetup GroupCustomizable
FeaturesDescription Selectable settingsMETER
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SELECTION
Changes the displayed language.
ENGLISH
*1/FRENCH/
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
Adjust the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“TRIP A” RESET
TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average
fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.
WITH REFUEL/IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET
*1
“TRIP B” RESET
TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average
fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.
WITH REFUEL/IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET
*1
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENS
Changes the display of the keyless start guidance screens.
ON
*1 / OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUPDOOR UNLOCK
MODEChanges which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s
door handle.DRIVER DOOR ONLY
*1 / ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASHCauses some exterior lights to blink when you unlock/lock
the doors.ON
*1 / OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEPCauses the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.ON*1 / OFF

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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.■Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 83
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 131
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
LED
Unlock
ButtonLock
Button

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
98Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.■Locking the front doors
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.■Locking the rear doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the keyless access remote is inside the vehicle, and
any door is open.■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking,
the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 83
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.