2013 Acura ILX light

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

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 118)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 229)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
(P 149)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P 79)
❙
(Information) Button
(P 79)
❙Brightness Control
(P 119)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 114)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 117)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
* (P 225)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
* (P 225)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 179)* Not available on all models

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags
(P 40)
❙Ceiling Light
(P 131)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 43)
❙Coat Hook
(P 134)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch
(P 111)
❙Seat Belts
(P 26)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 53)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 55)
❙Rear Seat
(P 129)
❙Front Seat
(P 123)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights
(P 131)* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 256, 257)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 118, 284)
❙Tires
(P 286, 305)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 95)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 122)
❙Headlights
(P 114, 274)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P 114, 278, 279)
❙How to Refuel
(P 244)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 283)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 105)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 102)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 117, 276)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 282)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
* (P 242)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 103)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 280)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 280)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 280)

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 63)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 78)
/Multi-Information Display
(P 79)
/System Indicators
(P 64)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorTurn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gear Position Indicator
*

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 91)
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 112)
Press the button to changes the vehicle's
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 114)
Lights
(P 114)Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low BeamHigh Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P 118)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Long Delay
: Short DelayMIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipePull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
* 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

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.