2017 Acura ILX fuel

482
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 483
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 133
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 451●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 495
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 338
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 126
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 88
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 497
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 498
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 485
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check if the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, follow th e procedures described earlier to check the
fuel fill cap.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2ACG15 A
3SRS10 A
4Fuel Pump15 A
5Meter7.5 A
6Power Window7.5 A
7VB SOL*7.5 A
8Right Door Lock Motor
(Unlock)15 A
9Left Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
10Audio(15 A)
11Moonroof20 A
12Driver’s Power Seat Sliding*(20 A)
13Driver’s Power Seat Reclining*(20 A)
14Seat Heaters*(15 A)
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)10 A
16Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding*(20 A)
17Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining*(20 A)
18−−
19Accessory7.5 A
20ACC Key Lock7.5 A
21Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
22HAC7.5 A
23−−
24ABS/VSA7.5 A
25ACC7.5 A
26−−
27Accessory Power Socket20 A
28−−
29ODS7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
30Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock)10 A
31SMART10 A
32Right Door Lock Motor (Lock)15 A
33Left Door Lock Motor (Lock)15 A
34Small Lights7.5 A
35Illumination7.5 A
36−−
37Premium Audio*(30 A)
38Left Headlight High Beam10 A
39Right Headlight High Beam10 A
40−−
41Door Lock20 A
42Driver’s Power Window20 A
43Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
44Front Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
45Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
46−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: Vehicle without blind spot information system
*2: 17 inch wheel vehicle with blind spot information system
*3: Vehicle with 18 inch wheel
■Air Conditioning
ModelAcura ILX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
U.S.: 4,001 lbs (1,815 kg)*1
Canada: 1,815 kg*1
U.S.: 4,023 lbs (1,825 kg)*2
Canada: 1,825 kg*2
U.S.: 4,045 lbs (1,835 kg)*3
Canada: 1,835 kg*3
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front) U.S.: 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg)
*1
Canada: 1,000 kg*1
U.S.: 2,216 lbs (1,005 kg)*2
Canada: 1,005 kg*2
U.S.: 2,227 lbs (1,010 kg)*3
Canada: 1,010 kg*3
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,797 lbs (815 kg)*1
Canada: 815 kg*1
U.S.: 1,808 lbs (820 kg)*2
Canada: 820 kg*2
U.S.: 1,819 lbs (825 kg)*3
Canada: 825 kg*3
Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant TypeSP-10
Quantity 4.88 – 5.49 cu-in (80 – 90 cm3)
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK
DILKAR7G11GS
DILKAR7H11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11S
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam)LED
Fog Lights*55 W (H11)Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Parking/Daytime Running Lights LED
Front Side Marker Lights3 CP
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LED
Back-Up Lights16 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light 5 W
Trunk Light5 W
Interior Lights Map Lights LED
Ceiling Light 8 W
Foot light 1.4 W
Glove Box light LED
Vanity Mirror light 1.4 W
* Not available on all models
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Index
512
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 218, 228
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 391
Accessories and Modifications ................. 460
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 76, 354
Additives Coolant ................................................... 427
Engine Oil ................................................ 422
Washer .................................................... 430
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 422
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 155
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Head Restraints........................................ 151
Mirrors .................................................... 146
Rear Seat ................................................. 154
Steering Wheel ........................................ 143
Temperature .............................................. 94
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 227
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 240
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 161
Changing the Mode ................................ 161
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 162
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 454
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 161
Sensors .................................................... 164
Synchronized Mode ................................. 163
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 161 Air Pressure
....................................... 443, 501
Airbags ........................................................ 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Indicator.............................................. 45, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ..................................................... 35
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
AM/FM Radio .................................... 178, 206
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 391
Indicator.................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 155
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 170
Audio System ............................................ 166
Adjusting the Sound........................ 177, 204
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 167
Error Messages ........................................ 235
General Information ................................ 241
Internet Radio ......................................... 225
iPhone............................................. 225, 244
iPod ................................................ 183, 221
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 188, 218, 228
Pandora ®................................................. 186
Reactivating ............................................ 169
Recommended CDs ................................. 242
Recommended Devices............................ 244
Security Code .......................................... 169 Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 169
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 167
USB Flash Drives...................................... 244
USB Port ................................................. 168
Audio/Information Screen ............... 172, 200
Authorized Manuals ................................ 509
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 121
Customize ...................................... 103, 257
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 167
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 94
Average Speed ........................................... 95
B
Battery...................................................... 451
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 491
Jump Starting ......................................... 485
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 451
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 452
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 28
Beverage Holders ..................................... 158
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 383
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 191, 231
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 269
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 389
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 391
Brake Assist System................................. 392
Fluid ....................................................... 430
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Index
Doors......................................................... 110
Auto Door Locking .................................. 121
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 121
Door Open Indicator ............................ 27, 71
Door Open Message .................................. 85
Keys ........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 116
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 445
Driving ....................................................... 331
Braking .................................................... 389
Cruise Control ......................................... 349
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 338
Driving Position Memory System ............. 144
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Creeping ................................................. 344
Fluid ................................................ 429, 501
Kickdown ................................................ 344
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 16, 345
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 488
Shifting.................................................... 345
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 454
E
Elapsed Time............................................... 95 Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator............................................ 70, 493
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 381
Emergency ................................................ 498
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 505
Engine ....................................................... 502
Coolant ................................................... 427
Jump Starting .......................................... 485
Oil ........................................................... 422
Remote Engine Start................................ 340
Starting ................................................... 338
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Coolant ......................................... 427
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 428
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 427
Overheating ............................................ 489
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 422
Adding .................................................... 424
Checking................................................. 423
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 416
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 65, 491
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 422
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 70, 493
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 457
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
F
Features.................................................... 165
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 454
Oil .......................................................... 425
Flat Tire ..................................................... 463
Floor Mats ................................................ 456
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 430
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 427
Windshield Washer ................................. 430
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 390
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 352
Fuel ..................................................... 17, 407
Economy................................................. 409
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 95
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 95
Recommendation.................................... 407
Refueling ................................................ 407
Fuel Economy ........................................... 409
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 408
Message ................................................. 492
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 408
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Index
Fuses......................................................... 495
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 497
Locations ........................................ 495, 496
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 409
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Information............................................. 407
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 95
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................ 407
Gauges ........................................................ 88
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 66
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 345
Glass (care) ............................................... 458
Glove Box ................................................. 157
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 431
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 461
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 269
Auto Answer .......................................... 313
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .......... 285, 315
Automatic Transferring ................... 283, 313
Caller’s ID Information ............................ 283
Displaying Messages ............................... 327 HFL Buttons ..................................... 269, 298
HFL Menus ...................................... 271, 300
HFL Status Display ........................... 270, 299
Limitations for Manua
l Operation ............ 299
Making a Call .................................. 288, 319
Options During a Call ...................... 292, 324
Phone Setup .................................... 276, 305
Receiving a Call ............................... 291, 323
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 325
Ring Tone ................................................ 314
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 326
Speed Dial ....................................... 286, 316
Text Message .................................. 281, 293
To Clear the System ................................. 284
To Create a Security PIN .................. 282, 312
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .. 310
Use Contact Photo .................................. 314
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
HDMI ® Port ............................................... 168
Head Restraints ......................................... 151
Headlights ................................................. 136
Automatic Operation ............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating ................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 160
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 269
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 72
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 342
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 266
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 502
Engine and Transmission ......................... 502
Vehicle Identification ............................... 502
Illumination Control ................................. 142
Knob ....................................................... 142
Immobilizer System .................................. 126
Indicator.................................................... 73
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 64
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 76, 354
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 69
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 78, 384
Brake System (Amber)................................ 65
Brake System (Red) .................................... 64
Charging System ............................... 67, 491
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 79, 80
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 74, 350
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 74, 349
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 27, 71
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 70, 493
Fog Light ................................................... 73
Gear Position ............................................. 66
High-Beam ................................................ 72
Immobilizer System .................................... 73
Keyless Access System ............................... 74
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 77, 375
Lights On ................................................... 73
Low Fuel .................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 65, 491
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 71, 385, 387
Maintenance Minder ............................... 415
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 67, 492
Parking Brake and Brak e System ........ 64, 493
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 75
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 29, 68
Security System Alarm ............................... 74
Sequential mode...................................... 348
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 45, 69 System Message ........................................ 72
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ................................................ 72
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 70, 381
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 70, 382
Information .............................................. 499
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 95
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control................................... 142
Interface Dial ............................................ 193
Interior Lights ........................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
Internet Radio .................................. 186, 225
iPhone ............................................... 225, 244
iPod ................................................... 183, 221
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 478
Jump Starting ........................................... 485
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 112
Keyless Access System .............................. 113
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 116
Keys ........................................................... 110
Lockout Prevention.................................. 116
Number Tag ............................................ 112
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 120 Remote Transmitter ................................ 115
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 117, 340
Types and Functions................................ 110
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 344
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 373
Language (HFL) ................................ 270, 299
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 53
Lights ................................................ 136, 431
Automatic............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 431
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 139
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 72
Interior.................................................... 156
Light Switches......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator.................................... 73
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Limitations for Manual Operation .......... 270
Load Limits ............................................... 335
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 121
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 120
From Inside ............................................. 118
From Outside .......................................... 113
Keys........................................................ 110
Using a Key............................................. 116
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 116
Low Battery Charge ................................. 491
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