2014 Acura ILX Brake fluid

344Index
Brake System............................................. 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 239
Brake Assist System ................................. 240
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 ............................. 100Child Seat.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................ 59
Child Seat for Infants................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing 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 ............................ 269Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 221
Cruise 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

345Index
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 289
Driving...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 221
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
Temperature Gauge .................................. 78
Engine Oil................................................. 261
Adding ................................................... 264Checking ................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 64, 320
Recommended 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)..................................... 36Front Seats................................................ 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Fuel...................................................... 14, 243
Economy ................................................. 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

347Index
Keyless Access System................................ 96
Keyless Lockout Prevention....................... 98
Keys............................................................. 93
Lockout Prevention ................................... 98
Number Tag.............................................. 94
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 100
Remote Transmitter .................................. 95
Types and Functions.................................. 93
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 221LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 180
LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 53
Lights................................................ 114, 274
Automatic............................................... 115
Bulb Replacement ................................... 274
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 117
Fog Lights ............................................... 117
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70
Interior.................................................... 131
Light Switches......................................... 114
Lights On Indicator.................................... 70
Turn Signals ............................................ 114
Limitations for Manual Operation.......... 180
Load Limits............................................... 213
Locking/Unlocking..................................... 93
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 101
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 100
From Inside ............................................... 99From Outside............................................. 95
Keys .......................................................... 93
Using a Key ............................................... 98
Lockout Prevention System........................ 98
Low Battery Charge.................................. 320
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 67
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength.................................................... 94
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 64, 320
Lower Anchors............................................ 53
Lubricant Specifications Chart......... 330, 332
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 213
MMaintenance............................................. 247
Battery .................................................... 295
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 272
Cleaning.................................................. 298
Climate Control System ........................... 297
Coolant ................................................... 268
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 251
Oil ........................................................... 262
Precautions.............................................. 248
Radiator .................................................. 269
Remote Transmitter ................................. 296
Replacing Light Bulbs............................... 274
Safety ...................................................... 249
Service Items ........................................... 254
Tires ........................................................ 286
Transmission Fluid ................................... 270Under the Hood ...................................... 256
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 65, 321
Manual Transmission............................... 226
Map Lights................................................ 131
Maximum Load Limit............................... 213
Meters, Gauges........................................... 78
Mirrors...................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Door ....................................................... 122
Exterior ................................................... 122
Interior Rearview ..................................... 121
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 246
Moonroof................................................. 111
MP3................................................... 155, 163
Multi-Information Display......................... 79
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 242
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 334OOdometer................................................... 80
Oil (Engine)............................................... 261
Adding .................................................... 264
Checking................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 261
Viscosity .................................................. 261

349Index
Shifting (Transmission).................... 222, 226
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 30
Side Airbags............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 43
SMS Text Message............................ 191, 203
Snow Tires................................................ 294
Spare Tire................................. 305, 331, 333
Spark Plugs....................................... 330, 332
Specifications........................................... 330
Specified Fuel........................... 243, 330, 332
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................ 36
Starting the Engine.................................. 216
Does Not Start ........................................ 311
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 112
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Steering Wheel........................................ 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Stopping................................................... 241
Summer Tires............................................ 294
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel).. 2, 3
System Message Indicator......................... 70TTemperature
Outside Temperature ................................ 81
Temperature Sensor................................ 139
Text Message.................................... 191, 203Time (Setting)............................................. 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 234
Indicator ............................................ 69, 323
Tires........................................................... 286
Air Pressure ............................. 287, 331, 333
Checking and Maintaining....................... 286
Inspection................................................ 286
Labeling .................................................. 287
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 305
Regulations ............................................. 289
Rotation .................................................. 293
Spare Tire ................................ 305, 331, 333
Summer .................................................. 294
Tire Chains .............................................. 294
Wear Indicators ....................................... 291
Winter ..................................................... 294
Tools.......................................................... 304
Towing a Trailer....................................... 215
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 215
Emergency .............................................. 327
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 234
Indicator ............................................ 69, 323
Transmission..................................... 222, 226
Automatic ............................................... 222
Fluid ................................................ 270, 271
Manual.................................................... 226
Number ................................................... 334
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 224
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 65, 223Trip Meter................................................... 80
Troubleshooting....................................... 303
Blown Fuse...................................... 324, 325
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing .................................. 327
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 311
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 318
Premium Gasoline ................... 243, 330, 332
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 305
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 17, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 317
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk......................................................... 102
Lid........................................................... 102
Light Bulb........................................ 330, 332
Turn Signals.............................................. 114
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 70
UUnlocking the Doors.................................. 95
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside................................................... 10, 99
USB Adapter Cable........................... 142, 143
USB Flash Drives....................................... 176
Using the Keyless Access System............... 96