2014 Acura ILX radio

329
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 330
Identification NumbersVehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 334Engine Number and Transmission
Number...................................... 334Devices that Emit Radio Waves....... 335
Reporting Safety Defects................. 336Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 337
Warranty Coverages........................ 339
Authorized Manuals......................... 341
Client Service Information............... 342

335Information
Devices that Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.U.S. AcuraLinkAudio SystemBluetooth® AudioBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HomeLink® Universal TransceiverImmobilizer SystemKeyless Access SystemTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)U.S. models only

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

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

346Index
Glass (care)................................................ 301
Glove Box.................................................. 132HHalogen 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)............................................ 135HFL (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
Electric Power Steering (EPS) 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, 321Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 64, 322
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm............................... 72
Shift Lever Position.................................... 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 71
Supplemental 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

348Index
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 258
Moonroof ................................................ 111
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Trunk....................................................... 102
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..................................................... 269Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 151
Radio (XM®).............................................. 153
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 152
Range.......................................................... 81
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 152
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 337
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 120
Rear Seat (Folding Down)........................ 129
Rearview Mirror....................................... 121
Refueling.................................................. 243
Fuel Gauge................................................ 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........................................... 20Seat Belts.................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking .................................................. 32
Fastening .................................................. 29
Installing 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

350Index
VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................. 334
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 232
Off Button ............................................... 233
Off Indicator .............................................. 68
System Indicator ........................................ 68
Viscosity (Oil)............................. 261, 331, 333
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 232WWallpaper.................................................. 147
Wallpaper Setup....................................... 168
Warning and Information Messages......... 73
Warning Indicator On/Blinking................ 320
Warning Labels........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately)............................................... 339
Watts................................................. 330, 332
Wear Indicators (Tire)............................... 291
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)............ 308
Window Washers...................................... 118
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 273
Switch ..................................................... 118
Windows (Opening and Closing)............. 108
Windshield................................................ 118
Cleaning .................................................. 301
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 137
Washer Fluid............................................ 273
Wiper Blades ........................................... 284Wipers and Washers................................ 118
Winter Tires.............................................. 294
Snow Tires .............................................. 294
Tire Chains .............................................. 294
Wipers and Washers................................. 118
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 284
WMA................................................. 155, 163
Worn Tires................................................ 286
XXM® Radio................................................ 153