
uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
310Handling the Unexpected
1.Remove the center cap.
2.Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3.Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4.Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after
a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
3
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
Cone Wing
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor
normal
tire■TPMS and the Spare TireU.S. models
1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.

330Information
Specifications■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Acura ILX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
3,968 lbs (1,800 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
2,138 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
1,874 lbs (850 kg)
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
2.0 ℓ engine models
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
122 cu-in (1,997 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK DILZKR7B11GS
DENSO DXU22HCR-D11S
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
38AH(5)/47AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs*1: Vehicle with discharge headlights
*2: Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights
*3: Not available on all modelsHeadlights (Low Beam)
35W (D2S)
*1
55W (H11)
*2
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)Fog Lights
*3
55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal Lights 21W
Parking/Side Marker Lights
5W
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight 21/5W
Back-Up Lights
16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
High-Mount Brake Light
LED
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Trunk Light
5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights LED
Ceiling Light 8W
Foot light
1.4W
Glove Box light LED
Vanity Mirror light
2W

332
uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Acura ILX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
3,968 lbs (1,800 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
2,138 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
1,918 lbs (870 kg)
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
2.4 ℓ engine models
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
38AH(5)/47AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■Light BulbsHeadlights (Low Beam)
35W (D2S)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights
55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal Lights 21W
Parking/Side Marker Lights
5W
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight 21/5W
Back-Up Lights
16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
High-Mount Brake Light
LED
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Trunk Light
5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights LED
Ceiling Light 8W
Foot light
1.4W
Glove Box light LED
Vanity Mirror light
2W

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

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