2020 Acura ILX audio

Contents
This 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 manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del 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 in cluded 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.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 88
2Controls P. 105
Clock P. 106 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 108
Moonroof P. 134
Adjusting the Seats P. 154
2 Features P. 175
Audio System P. 176 Audio System Basic Operation P. 183, 206
Customized Features P. 304, 310 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 336
2 Driving P. 419
Before Driving P. 420 Towing a Trailer P. 425
Parking Your Vehicle P. 496 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 501
2Maintenance P. 507
Before Performing Maintenance P. 508 Maintenance MinderTM P. 511
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 532
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 546 Cleaning P. 547
2Handling the Unexpected P. 555
Tools P. 556 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 557
Overheating P. 586 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 588
2Information P. 597
Specifications P. 598 Identification Numbers P. 600
Warranty Coverages P. 605 Authorized Manuals P. 607
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Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 124 Security System P. 128 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 131
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 135 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 164 Climate Control System P. 171
Audio Error Messages P. 275General Information on the Audio System P. 286
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339, 368 AcuraLink ®* P. 410
When Driving P. 426 AcuraWatchTM P. 446Braking P. 492
Refueling P. 503 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 505
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 516 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 527
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 534 Battery P. 543 Remote Transmitter Care P. 544
Accessories and Modifications P. 553
Engine Does Not Start P. 579Jump Starting P. 582 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 585
Fuses P. 592 Emergency Towing P. 595
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 601 Reporting Safety Defects P. 602 Emissions Testing P. 603
Client Service Information P. 608
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 105
FeaturesP. 175
DrivingP. 419
MaintenanceP. 507
Handling the UnexpectedP. 555
InformationP. 597
IndexP. 612
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Audio System (P176)
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button
(P149)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P149)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P438)
❚Climate Control System (P171)
❚System Indicators (P68)
❚Gauges (P88)
❚Multi-Information Display (P89)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P135)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio/Information Screen* (P184)
❚On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM * (P207)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Button (P452)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button (P486)
❚Information Screen* (P211)
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Wipers/Washers (P146)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P181)
❚Brightness Control (P148)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P138)
❚Fog Lights* (P142)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P436)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P436)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Voice Control Buttons* (P218)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P339, 368)
❚SEL/RESET Button (P91)
❚ (Information) Button (P90)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P477)
❚Interval Button (P468)
❚MAIN Button (P460, 477)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons (P461)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P105)
Clock (P106)
aPress the CLOCK (AUX ) button until the
displayed time begins flashing.
bPress Preset ( 4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset
( 6 (Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
cPress the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
aEnter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Adjusting the Clock (P106)
bRotate to change hour, then move
.
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
Models with one display
Models with two displays
The clock is automati cally updated through
the audio system.
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P135)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
Models with navigation systemTurn Signals (P138)
Lights (P139)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P175)
Audio System (P176)
(P183)
Models with one display
Audio/Information Screen
Selector Knob VOL / (Volume/Power) Knob
CD Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons
SETUP Button
PHONE Button DISPLAY Button
A.SEL
(Auto Select) Button
SKIP Bar AUX
Button
BACK Button
SCAN
Button
FM
Button
AM
Button
FOLDER Bar
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Quick Reference Guide
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
(P206)
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
Models with two displays
Information Screen
Audio Menu (CD Eject) Button
VOL / (Volume/Power) Knob
BACK Button Interface Dial (
ENTER/MENU
Button)
INFO Button
On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM
PHONE
Button
(Tune Down) Icon
*1
Source
(Day/Night) Button
Tune*1
CD Slot (Information) Icon
Preset Icons*1
(Tune Up) Icon*1
Stations*1
SCAN*1
SMARTPHONE Button
SETTINGS Button
NAV Button*
HD Radio List*, *1
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P181)
●VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
●MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/HDD
*/USB/iPod/Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto/ Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora ®
*/AUX
CH Button MODE
Button
VOL
Button
Models with one display
Models with two displays
●CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/HDD
*/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.
* Not available on all models
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