2015 Acura ILX Hybrid audio

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 27For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 69Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 862Controls P. 103Setting the Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 105
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 135 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 1412Features P. 151Audio System P. 152 Audio System Basic Operation P. 155
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 187
2 Driving P. 219Before Driving P. 220 Towing a Trailer P. 225
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 253 Refueling P. 2542 Maintenance P. 259Before Performing Maintenance P. 260 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 263
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 292
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 305
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 311Tools P. 312 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 313
Overheating P. 335 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 3372Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 348
Emissions Testing P. 351 Warranty Coverages P. 353

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 114 Security System P. 118 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133
Climate Control System P. 146Audio Error Messages
* P. 180 General Information on the Audio System P. 183
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 189
When Driving P. 226 Braking P. 248Parking Your Vehicle P. 252
Fuel Economy P. 256 Accessories and Modifications P. 257Maintenance Under the Hood P. 268 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 282
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 294 12 Volt Battery P. 303 Remote Transmitter Care P. 304
Cleaning P. 306Engine Does Not Start P. 329 Jump Starting P. 332Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 334
Fuses P. 341 Emergency Towing P. 344Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 349 Reporting Safety Defects P. 350
Authorized Manuals P. 355 Client Service Information P. 356
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 103
Features
P. 151
Driving
P. 219
Maintenance
P. 259
Handling the Unexpected
P. 311
Information
P. 345
Index
P. 357

4Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Audio System
(P 152)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 132)

❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 132)
❙Climate Control System
(P 146)
❙System Indicators
(P 70)
❙Gauges
(P 86)
❙Multi-Information Display
(P 87)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P 124)
❙ECON Button
(P 239)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button
(P 244)
❙Audio/Information Screen
* (P 156)
❙Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 130)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 240)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(P 234)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
(P 159)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
(P 234)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P 87)
❙
(Information) Button
(P 87)
❙Brightness Control
(P 131)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 126)
❙Fog Lights
(P 129)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 189)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

19Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P151)
Audio system
(P 152)
For navigation system operation

() See the Navigation System Manual
Audio/
Information Screen
Selector Knob VOL
/ (Volume/Power) Knob
CD Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) ButtonPreset Buttons
SETUP Button
PHONE Button DISPLAY
Button
A.SEL
(Auto Select)
Button SKIP Bar AUX
Button
BACK Button
SCAN
Button
CATEGORY
Bar
*
FM/AM Button
*
(XM®) Button
*
FM Button
*
AM Button
*
FOLDER Bar
*
●Audio Remote Controls (P 159)
● VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/XM1
*/XM2
*/CD/AUX.
● CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
CH Button MODE
Button
VOL
Button
* Not available on all models

124Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelENGINE START/STOP Button■
Changing the Power Mode
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON message appears on the multi-
information display. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 330
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked. The
power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the shift
lever in
( P.
Shift to ( P then press the button. Press the button.
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be
used.
Indicator

151
Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 152
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 153
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 153
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 154
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 155
Audio/Information Screen ................ 156
Audio Remote Controls .................... 159
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 160
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 161
Playing XM® Radio
*......................... 163
Playing a CD .................................... 165
Playing an iPod ................................ 168 Playing Internet Radio ...................... 171
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 173
Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 176
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 178
Audio Error Messages
*
CD Player ......................................... 180
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 181
Pandora ®......................................... 182
General Information on the Audio
System XM ® Radio Service
*......................... 183
Recommended CDs ......................... 184
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives ................................................186HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
*......187
Training HomeLink........................... 187
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 189
HFL Menus ...................................... 191
* Not available on all models

152Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, AcuraLink
*,
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM ® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth ®
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1 About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 183
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.
Models with navigation system
Remote Control iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models