2020 Acura ILX hood release

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Parking Brake (P492)
❚Power Window Switches (P131)
❚Driver's Front Airbag (P42)
❚Trunk Opener (P124)
❚Hood Release Handle (P517)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P593)
❚Passenger's Front Airbag
(P42)
❚USB Adapter Cable* (P177)
❚Shift Lever
Dual Clutch Transmission
(P433)
❚Glove Box (P166)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P169)
❚Rearview Mirror (P152)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P179)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P153)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P122)❚Memory Buttons* (P151)
❚SET Button* (P151)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P504)
❚USB Port* (P178)
❚Seat Heater Switches (P170)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P516)
❚Windshield Wipers (P146, 532)
❚Tires (P534, 557, 572)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P111)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P153)
❚Headlights (P139, 527)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P139, 142, 527)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P138, 527)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P139, 527)
❚Fog Lights* (P142, 527)
❚How to Refuel (P504)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P531)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P127)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P124)
❚Back-Up Lights (P530)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P501)
❚Trunk Release Button (P125)
❚Taillights (P139, 528)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P528)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P139, 531)
❚Brake Lights (P528)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P528)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P507)
Under the Hood (P516)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lever
Lights (P527)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P532)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P534)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter or keyless access system, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter
or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latchedM
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricatedMPull
Hood Release Handle
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
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