2014 Acura ILX park assist

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
*
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 210
Maximum Load Limit........................ 213
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 215
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 216
Precautions While Driving................. 220
Automatic Transmission ................... 221
Shifting .......................................... 222
Shifting .......................................... 226Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission models
Cruise Control ................................. 229VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 232
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 235
Braking
Brake System ................................... 237
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 239
Brake Assist System.......................... 240
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped................................. 241Parking Your Vehicle........................ 241
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 242
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 243
How to Refuel ................................. 244
Fuel Economy.................................... 245
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 245
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 246
Modifications................................... 246

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Driving
■Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to
(1 when facing uphill, or
(R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D or
(S when facing uphill, or
(R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
Manual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission models
1Starting the Engine
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

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

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