2016 Acura ILX flat tire

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Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the
following benefits are available:
• Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
• Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
• Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client RelationsYour authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 138).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Acura ILX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all ILX
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in
your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this
guide should be considered examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved
or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.com to view the
complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle
Warranty up to the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit
owners.acura.com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a
copy from your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment.
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby
Controls .............................................. 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ..... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3
Important Safety Information ....... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ............................................... 8
Child Safety .................................... 14
Safety Label Locations .................. 20
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 21
INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................. 22
Condition Indicators ...................... 24
On/Off Indicators .......................... 25
Multi-Information Display ........... 26
VEHICLE CONTROLS ..................... 28
Using the Remote Transmitter ..... 28
Keyless Access System .................. 29
Door Operation from Inside the
Vehicle ............................................. 30
Power Window Operation ............. 31
Power Moonroof Operation ........32
Interior and Exterior Lights ...........33
One-Touch Turn Signal .................. 34
Wiper Operation ............................ 34
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 36
Driving Position Memory
System* ........................................... 40
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 40
Adjusting the Mirrors .....................41
Customized Features ..................... 42
Setting the Clock ............................ 43
HomeLink® Garage Opener .......... 44Climate Control System
................45
Seat Heaters* ................................. 46
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ...... 47
Basic Audio Operation ................... 47
Models with one display
Color Information Display ............ 50
FM/AM Radio ................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash
Drive ................................................. 52
iPod® ................................................ 53
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 54
Pandora® ......................................... 55
Models with ODMD
On-Demand Multi-Use Display
(ODMD)* ......................................... 56
FM/AM Radio .................................. 57
SiriusXM® Radio ............................. 58
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash
Drive ................................................. 59
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio....... 60
iPod® ................................................. 61
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 62
Pandora® ......................................... 63
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............ 64
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ® ... 65
Basic HFL Operation ...................... 65
Models with one display
Pairing a Phone ............................... 66
Making a Call .................................. 67
SMS Text Messaging ...................... 68
Models with ODMD
Pairing a Phone ................................ 71
Making a Call .................................. 72
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ... 75

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1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 34
2 Wipers/washers p. 34
3 Cruise control*/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 96, p. 97
4 Horn
5 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®/voice recognition buttons p. 65, p. 69,
p. 79
6 Audio controls p. 48
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information display p. 26
8 SEL/RESET button p. 26
Info buttons p. 26
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
Brightness control p. 33
9 Paddle shifters p. 94
11 Advanced Cruise Control (ACC)

Distance button* p. 97
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button* p. 100
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 93
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button* p. 99
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) OFF button* p. 102
14 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 92
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*if equipped
127
4
12
6
14
*if equipped
58
9
12
13
13
103
11
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 76
A CURALINK
®* .................................. 77
AcuraLink Messages ........................ 77
Subscription Features .................... 78
NAVIGATION* ............................... 79
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 79
Entering a Destination .................. 82
Routing ............................................ 84
Smartphone Navi App* ................. 86
DRIVING .......................................... 88
Before Driving ................................. 88
Maximum Load Limit ..................... 89
Remote Engine Start ....................... 91
Starting to Drive ............................. 92
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 93
Shifting ............................................ 93
Braking ............................................. 95
Cruise Control* .............................. 96
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ... 97
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM)* ............................................ 99
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* .......................................... 100
Blind Spot Information (BSI)* ..... 101
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* ................... 102
Multi-View Rear Camera ............. 104
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor* ........ 105
Refueling ....................................... 106
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ...107
Keyless Access Remote Battery
Strength ......................................... 107
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........ 107
Jump Starting ................................ 108Overheating ..................................
109
Emergency Engine Stop ................ 110
Emergency Towing ........................ 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ............................................ 111
Tire Repair Kit ................................ 113
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 114
Fuse Locations ............................... 117
MAINTENANCE ............................ 120
Safety Precautions ....................... 120
Maintenance Minder™ ................. 121
Under the Hood ............................ 123
Engine Oil ...................................... 124
Engine Coolant ............................. 126
Window Washer Fluid .................. 127
Checking the Battery .................... 127
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 128
Tire Information ........................... 129
Tire Labeling .................................. 132
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 133
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 135
SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 136
CLIENT INFORMATION .............. 137
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ........................... 137
Contact Us .................................... 138
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside
Assistance ..................................... 139
Warranty Coverages .................... 139
V OICE COMMAND INDEX ......... 140
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Turn signals/hazards on
Exterior lights on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
CMBS
TM* off
BSI* offCondition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action. Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
• Refuel as soon as possible.
• (Blinks) There is a problem with the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
*if equipped
VSA off
VSA activated (blinks)
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
ACC* on LKAS* on
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Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for
two seconds, or
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY, unless
the shift lever is in Park, in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides to
the steering and braking systems, it will require significantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. Press the Info button on the
steering wheel to view the tire pressure monitor to see pressure readings for each
tire (see page 26).
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure
to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the driver’s
doorjamb.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated
tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE
The specific tire
with low pressure is
displayed.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.Tire Repair Kit
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Go to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Remove the kit.
3. Place the kit face up on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the
tire.
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided
in the kit that came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may
permanently damage the tire pressure sensor.
NOTICE

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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire*. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
Before Changing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Put the vehicle in Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the
jack and wheel nut wrench out of the tool
case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the spacer
cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place the compact spare tire wheel side up
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
5. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using
the wheel nut wrench.
*if equipped
Spare tire Tool case
Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown in
the image) until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure that the jacking
point tab is resting in the jack notch. Do not
overextend the jack.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and
the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight
(“load”) or fit the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the
vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
WARNING
Jack
handle bar
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call your dealer or a professional
towing service.
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Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten
the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the center cap, and place the flat tire
face down in the spare tire well.
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, flip
it over, and insert it back on to the bolt. Secure
the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Return the jack and wheel nut wrench to the
tool case. Store the case in the trunk, and close
the trunk.
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.
WARNING
Center cap
Spacer
cone Wing
bolt Full-size
tire
Spare tire
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
Engine Compartment Fuse BoxLocated near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
*if equipped
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 AABS/VSA FS R30AABS/VSA Moto r40 AWIPER30 AMain Fuse120 A
2
IG Main50A
Fuse Box Main 60A
Fuse Box Main 260A
Headlight Main 30 A
ST/MG SW30 A
Rear Defogger 30 A
IG Main
130 A
Blower40A
IG Main230 A
Sub Fan Motor20A
Main Fan Motor20A3
4
5Starter DIAG7.5A
6
7
8
9
10
11 Oil Level 7.5 A
12 Fog Lights
*(20 A)
13 Injector 20 A
14 Hazard 10A
15 FI Sub 15A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17 Daytime Running Lights 7.5 A
18 Stop & Horn 10A
19
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 10A
21 IGP 15A
22 DBW1 5A
23 Left Headlight Low Beam 10A
24
25 MG Clutch 7.5A
26 Washer 15A
27 Small 20A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29 Backup 10A
Circuit Protecte
dAmps
Tab
Circuit Protected Amps
1 EPS
70A

ABS/VSA FS R 30A
ABS/VSA Moto r40 A
WIPER 30 A
Main Fuse 120 A
2 IG Main
50A
Fuse Box Main 60A
Fuse Box Main 260A
Headlight Main 30 A
ST/MG SW 30 A
Rear Defogger 30 A
IG Main 13 0 A
Blowe r4 0A
IG Main 23 0 A
Sub Fan Moto r20A
Main Fan Moto r20A
3
4
5 Starter DIAG 7.5A
6 7
8
9
1011Oil Level7.5 A
12 Fog Lights*(20 A)13Injector20 A
14 Hazard 10A
15FI Sub15A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
18 Stop & Horn 10A
19
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 10A
21IGP15A
22 DBW15A23Left Headlight Low Beam10A
2425MG Clutch7.5A
26 Washer 15A
27Small20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
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Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first
with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has
deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab. Push the
lock tab up with a flat-tip screwdriver.
3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
4. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling
the tabbed end out.
5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that
was removed, and mount to a new rubber blade.
Correctly align the rubber protrusion and the
retainer grooves.
6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from
the bottom end.
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm, then
push down the lock tab.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the
driver side.
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
NOTICE
Lock tab
Blade
Retainer
Blade
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines • Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page
136) for the specified pressure.
• Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
• Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
• Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
• Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add
or release air until the specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi (30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than
checked when cold.
• At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure
in all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
• Any damage to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if
you see fabric or cord.
• Uneven or excessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
• Cracks or other damage around the valve stems.
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator
is exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have
poor traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear mark
indicator