2013 Acura ILX ECU

314Handling the Unexpected
Jump StartingTurn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle's + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3.Connect the second jumper cable to the
assisting vehicle's - terminal.■Jump Starting Procedure
1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3
WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
2.0 ℓ engine modelsBooster BatteryBooster Battery2.4 ℓ engine models

Index
343Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 239
Accessories and Modifications................ 246
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 134
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 268
Engine Oil ............................................... 261
Washer ................................................... 273
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 261
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 130
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Head Restraints ....................................... 126
Mirrors.................................................... 121
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Steering Wheel ....................................... 120
Temperature ............................................. 81
Air Conditioning System (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
Air Pressure.............................. 287, 331, 333
Airbags....................................................... 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ........................................ 37Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio............................................ 151
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 239
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest..................................................... 130
Audio Remote Controls............................ 149
Audio System............................................ 142
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 150
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 143
Error Messages ........................................ 170
General Information ................................ 173
iPhone®................................................... 176
iPod®....................................................... 158
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 163
Pandora®................................................. 161
Reactivating............................................. 144
Recommended CDs ................................. 174
Recommended Devices ............................ 176
Security Code .......................................... 144
Theft Protection....................................... 144
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 143
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 176Audio/Information Screen....................... 146
Authorized Manuals................................ 341
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 101
Customize ................................................. 86
Automatic Lighting.................................. 115
Automatic Transmission........................... 221
Creeping ................................................. 221
Fluid ........................................................ 270
Kickdown ................................................ 221
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 223
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 317
Shifting ................................................... 222
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 143
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 81
Average Speed........................................... 82
BBattery...................................................... 295
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 320
Jump Starting .......................................... 314
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 295
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 296
Belts (Seat).................................................. 26
Beverage Holders..................................... 133
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 166
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 179
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 59
Brake System............................................ 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 239
Brake Assist System ................................. 240

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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

348Index
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel...................................................... 112
Outside Temperature
Adjusting ................................................... 81
Overheating.............................................. 318PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)... 13
Pandora®................................................... 161
Panic Mode............................................... 107
Parking...................................................... 241
Parking Brake............................................ 237
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 64, 322
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 45
Passing Indicators..................................... 114
Power Windows........................................ 108
Precautions While Driving........................ 220
Rain ......................................................... 220
Pregnant Women....................................... 31
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 305RRadiator..................................................... 269
Radio (AM/FM).......................................... 151
Radio (XM®).............................................. 153
Radio Data System (RDS).......................... 152
Range.......................................................... 81
RDS (Radio Data System).......................... 152Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 337
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 120
Rear Seat (Folding Down)........................ 129
Rearview Mirror....................................... 121
Refueling.................................................. 243
Fuel Guage................................................ 78
Gasoline .................................. 243, 330, 332
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Regulations............................... 235, 289, 335
Remote Transmitter................................... 95
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 296
Bulbs ....................................................... 274
Fuses ............................................... 324, 325
Tires ........................................................ 292
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 284
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 336
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 80
SSafe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check............................................... 25
Safety Labels............................................... 61
Safety Message........................................... 20
Seat Belts.................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking................................................... 32
Fastening .................................................. 29Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 55
Pregnant Women...................................... 31
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66
Seat Heaters............................................. 135
Seats.......................................................... 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Seat Heaters ........................................... 135
Security System........................................ 106
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 71
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 72
SEL/RESET Button....................................... 79
Select Lever................................ 13, 222, 226
Operation ................................. 13, 223, 226
Releasing ................................................ 317
Won’t Move ........................................... 317
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 52
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 145
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 224
Sequential Shift Mode Operation........... 225
Setting the Clock........................................ 92
Shift Lever.................................. 13, 222, 226
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 65, 223
Shifting (Transmission).................... 222, 226
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 30
Side Airbags............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42