2016 Acura ILX Owner's Guide

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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Press the Info buttons to scroll through the main displays.
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to scroll through the lower displays.
Main display (blank)
Vehicle
settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure monitorRange
Engine oil lifeElapsed time
Average speed
*if equipped
Info (pq) buttons:
Press to change main
displays.
Main display
Lower display SEL/RESET button:
Press to change lower
displays.
Models with black-and-white display
Main DisplaysPress the Info buttons to scroll through the main displays.
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to scroll through the lower displays.
Main display (blank)
Vehicle
settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure monitor Range
Engine oil lifeElapsed time
Compass*/ directions* Average speed
Models with color display

Vehicle Settings
Use the MID to customize certain vehicle features when the vehicle is in Park (P).
You can also use the SETTINGS button* (see page 42).
An example of how to change the Trip A reset timing setting is below. Use the Info and SEL/RESET buttons to make and enter selections.
1. Scroll to the Vehicle Settings menu and select it.
2. Scroll to Meter Setup and select it.
3. Scroll to “Trip A” Reset Timing and select it.
4. Scroll through the options, and select the one you want.
5. Scroll to Exit, and select it to exit the menus.
*if equipped

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Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Opening the Trunk
Press the trunk release button under the trunk
handle to unlock and open the trunk after all doors
have been unlocked. The vehicle can be on or off.
Door lock button
Trunk release button
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the trunk.
Release knob: Slide the
knob to release the built-in
key for valet use.
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification.
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds.Press again to
cancel.
Unlock button: Press
once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
the trunk.Release knob (back of key):
Slide the knob to release the
built-in key for valet use.
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification. LED indicators: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 91).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold
to remotely start the
engine.
U.S. models
Canadian models

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Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle
Use these methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock either front door using the lock tab, the
specific door (driver’s or passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door,
all the other doors lock at the same time. When
you lock the door using the lock tab on the front
passenger’s door, only that door locks.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock
all doors.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks
and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening
the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all
other doors.
Do not pull a front door inner handle while the
vehicle is moving.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
Using the Trunk Release
Pull up the trunk release near the bottom of the
driver’s seat to open the trunk.
To lock
To unlock Lock tab
Master door lock switchTo lock
To unlock
Inner handle
Unlock
Lock
Trunk release
Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual Operation To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window Lock Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated.
On
Power window
lock button Off
Driver’s
window
switch
Front passenger’s
window switch Indicator
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING

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Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly to the second
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual Operation
To open: Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof Tilt
To tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Open
CloseTilt
Power Moonroof Operation
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Exterior LightsRotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for
low beams.
OFF All exterior lights are off.
AUTO Turn on the automatic lighting
feature. Headlights turn on or off
depending on ambient brightness
when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after
the wipers are engaged for a certain
time.
Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
Turn fog lights on or off.*
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Flashing high beams
Low beams High
beams
Fog
lights*
Control knob
Interior Lights
Lights are located on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Door-activated position
On
Off
*if equipped

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One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
• Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down
for a three-blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or
down until it locks into place.
Right
Left
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
*if equipped
Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position, the
wipers operate based on
the amount of detected
rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO
position only when driving
in rainy weather.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Low
sensitivity
High
sensitivity Adjustment ring
Map Lights
Press the map lights in the ceiling to turn them on
or off.
Intermittent (INT) Wipers*When you move the lever
to the INT position, the
wipers operate based on
the delay adjustment.
Rotate the adjustment ring
to adjust the wiper delay.
Long delay
Short delay Adjustment ring
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The headlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.
Mist
Off
INT (intermittent)*/AUTO (automatic)*
Low speed
High speed
Pull toward you
for washer.
Adjustment ring
Long delay (INT) / low sensitivity (AUTO)
Short delay (INT) / high sensitivity (AUTO)
*if equipped
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system. Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
NOTICE

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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright
and well back in the seat, adequately press the
pedals without leaning forward, and grip the
steering wheel comfortably. The passenger’s
seat should be adjusted so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard as
possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Allow sufficient space.
Move back.
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar. Seat-back angle adjustment
Pull up the lever to change
the angle.
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
*if equipped
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Front manual seat*
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Front power seat*
*if equipped

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Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release button,
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it
is locked in position.
Rear center seat
Front or rear outer seat
For a head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before
driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Floor Mats Position the front and rear seat floor mats
properly, and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the floor mats can interfere with the
front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Folding Down the Rear SeatsThe rear seat-backs can be folded down to accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the
lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down. Remove the head
restraints if necessary (see page 38).
Center
shoulder belt
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up, down, in, or out.
3. Push down the lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.
Lever
To lock
To adjust
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions into memory when the vehicle is on. When
you unlock and open the driver’s door, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the
two preset positions.
1. Adjust the seat to your preferred position.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set. An indicator
appears in the currently selected memory button.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Memory button 1 Memory button 2
SET button
*if equipped
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare in the rearview mirror
from headlights behind you. This cannot be turned
off. The function cancels when the shift lever is in
Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
*if equipped
Adjustment switch Selector switch
Tab
Day
position Night position