2022 ACURA ILX automatic transmission

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Features
AcuraLink®*
Is a subscription-based service that provid es convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of important messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic rerouting and traffi c information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink server, see the Na vigation System Manual.
■Automatic collision notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle will automatically attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. Once
connected, information about your vehicle, its
positioning, and its condition will be sent to
the operator; you also can speak to the
operator when connected.
■In Case of Emergency
1AcuraLink ®*
AcuraLink also provides services you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an Acura
dealer, or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
Canadian models
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the operator
if the battery level is low, the line is disconnected, or you
do not have adequate cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the ASSIST button, microphone, speakers,
or the unit itself.
•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation or phone
related functions using the screens while talking to
the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Information screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
When connected to the AcuraLink
operator:
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Continued
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
1Shift lever positions
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move ve ry slightly even in
(N while
the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift is indicated in the di splay. Always confirm you
are in the correct gear before driving.Park
Used when parking, before turning off or
starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used:
●For normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 8th automatically)
●When temporarily driving in the sequential mode
Drive (S)
Used for:
●Automatically changing gears between 1st
and 7th (7th gear is used only at high speed)
●Driving in the sequential mode
Release Button
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Continued
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 8th gears without releasing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.
■When the transmi ssion is in (D:
The vehicle will go into the sequential m ode momentarily, and the gear position
indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed , the sequential mode will automatically
switch off, and the gear position indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
■When the transmi ssion is in (S:
The vehicle will go into th e sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator
and gear position indicator will come on. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the
vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. It will not automatically shift up,
even if vehicle speed increases.
If you are in 1st through 6th gears and do not operate the paddle shifters as engine
speed approaches the tachometer red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up
to the next gear.
When switching out of the sequential mode, move the shift lever from
(S to (D.
When the sequential mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear position indicator
will turn off.
■Sequential Mode
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen* or information screen* can display your vehicle’s rear
view. The display automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is
put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 316
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move accordi ng to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Models with two displaysTop Down View Mode Normal View Mode Wide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera
Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
* Not available on all models
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Index
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 513
Gauge ....................................................... 92
Information ............................................. 510
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 97
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Refueling ................................................. 510
Gauges ......................................................... 92
Gear Position Indicator ............................... 73
Glass (care) ................................................ 559
Glove Box .................................................. 170
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 563
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)....................... 345, 374
Auto Answer ........................................... 391
Automatic Import of Cellular
Phonebook and Call History ........... 361, 393
Automatic Transferring .................... 359, 391
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 359
Displaying Messages ........................ 370, 411
HFL Buttons ..................................... 345, 374
HFL Menus ...................................... 347, 377
HFL Status Display............................ 346, 375
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 346, 376
Making a Call .................................. 364, 402
Options During a Call ...................... 368, 408
Phone Setup .................................... 352, 382
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 397 Receiving a Call ............................... 367, 407
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 369
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 409
Ring Tone................................................ 392
Roadside Assistance ................................ 415
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message
Account ................................................ 410
Speed Dial ....................................... 362, 394
Text Message .................................. 357, 369
To Clear the System ................................ 360
To Create a Security PIN .................. 358, 389
To Set Up a Text Message Notice Option................................................... 357
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Option................................................... 387
Use Contact Photo .................................. 392
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 242
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
Head Restraints ........................................ 162
Headlights ................................................. 143
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 147
Automatic Operation............................... 144
Dimming ......................................... 143, 146
Operating................................................ 143
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 174
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 345, 374
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 436
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 342
Honda App License Agreement .............. 296
I
Identification Numbers............................ 608
Engine and Transmission ......................... 608
Vehicle Identification............................... 608
Illumination Control ................................ 152
Knob ...................................................... 152
Immobilizer System .................................. 132
Indicator ................................................... 79
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).... 80, 81, 466
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 75
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 78
Blind spot information System ........... 83, 446
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 598
Charging System............................... 74, 596
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 83, 84
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 76, 598
Fog Light .................................................. 78
Gear Position ............................................ 73
High Beam ................................................ 78
Immobilizer System ................................... 79
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 82, 484
Lights On .................................................. 78
Low Fuel ................................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 73, 596
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .... 77, 448, 450, 599
Maintenance Minder............................... 519
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 597
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 72, 598
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 80
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 35, 75
Security System Alarm............................... 79
Sequential mode ..................................... 442
Shift Lever Position.................................... 73
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 52, 76
System Message ....................................... 77
Transmission System ................................. 73
Turn Signal ............................................... 78
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA®)
System ............................................ 76, 443
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 77, 444
Information .............................................. 605
Information Screen .................................. 215
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 97
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control .................................. 152
Interface Dial ............................................ 210
Interior Lights ........................................... 168
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 156
iPhone ............................................... 262, 294
iPod ................................................... 199, 255
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 583
Jump Starting ........................................... 590
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 114
Keyless Access System ............................... 115
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 122
Keys ........................................................... 112
Lockout Prevention .................................. 122
Number Tag ............................................ 114
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 126
Remote Transmitter ................................. 120
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 434
Types and Functions ................................ 112
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 438
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 481
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
License information .................................. 309
Lights ................................................. 143, 535
Automatic ............................................... 144
Bulb Replacement .................................... 535
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 146
Fog Lights ................................................ 146
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Interior .................................................... 168
Light Switches ......................................... 143
Lights On Indicator .................................... 78
Turn Signals ............................................. 142
Limitations for Manual Operation .. 346, 376
Load Limits ................................................ 429 Locking/Unlocking
.................................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 127
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 115
Keys ........................................................ 112
Using a Key ............................................. 121
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 122
Low Battery Charge ................................. 596
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 75
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 114
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 596
Lower Anchors ............................................ 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 429
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Index
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 75
Regulations .............................. 450, 545, 609
Remote Engine Start ................................ 434
Remote Transmitter ................................. 120
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 552
Bulbs ...................................................... 535
Fuses .............................................. 600, 601
Tires........................................................ 548
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 540
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 610
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 96
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 491
On and Off ............................................. 493
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 70
Safety Message ............................................ 3
Seat Belts .................................................... 34
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 38
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 36
Checking .................................................. 40
Fastening .................................................. 37
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 63
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 35
Warning Indicator ............................... 35, 75
Seat Heaters ............................................. 174 Seats
.......................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Front Seats .............................................. 158
Rear Seat ................................................. 166
Seat Heaters ............................................ 174
Security System ......................................... 132
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 79
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 79
Select Lever ......................................... 20, 439
Operation .......................................... 20, 440
Releasing ................................................. 593
Won’t Move ............................................ 593
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 187
Sequential Mode ...................................... 441
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 442
Setting the Clock ...................................... 110
Shift Lever ........................................... 20, 439
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 73, 440
Shift Lever Positions ................................. 439
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 439
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 38
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 228
SMS Text Message ............................ 357, 369
Snow Tires ................................................. 550
Spare Tire .................................................. 607
Spark Plugs ................................................ 606
Specifications ............................................ 606
Specified Fuel .................................... 510, 606 SRS Airbags (Airbags)
................................. 44
Starting the Engine .................................. 432
Does Not Start......................................... 587
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 139
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 590
Remote Engine Start................................ 434
Steering Wheel ......................................... 153
Adjusting ................................................ 153
Stopping ................................................... 503
Summer Tires ............................................ 550
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ... 6, 7
Synchronization Mode ............................. 177
System Message Indicator .......................... 77
T
Temperature Sensor................................. 178
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 566
Text Message .................... 357, 369, 409, 411
Time (Setting) ........................................... 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 448
Indicator............................................ 77, 599
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Index
Tires........................................................... 542
Air Pressure ..................................... 543, 607
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 542
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 565
Inspection ................................................ 542
Labeling................................................... 543
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 565
Regulations.............................................. 545
Rotation .................................................. 549
Spare Tire ................................................ 607
Summer................................................... 550
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 566
Tire Chains .............................................. 550
Wear Indicators ....................................... 547
Winter ..................................................... 550
Tools .......................................................... 564
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 431
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 431
Emergency............................................... 603
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 448
Transmission .............................................. 439
Automatic ............................................... 439
Fluid ........................................................ 533
Gear Position Indicator............................... 73
Number ................................................... 608
Sequential Mode ..................................... 441
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 440
Trip Meter ................................................... 96
Troubleshooting ....................................... 563
Blown Fuse ...................................... 600, 601 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 603
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 587
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 565
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 594
Premium Gasoline ........................... 510, 606
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 565
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 25, 126
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 593
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Trunk ......................................................... 128
Lid........................................................... 128
Light Bulb................................................ 606
Open Message .......................................... 87
Turn Signals .............................................. 142
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 78
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 97
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 434
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 115
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 14, 124
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 180, 181
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 295
USB Port .................................................... 182
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 115
V
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 608
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 443
Off Button .............................................. 444
Off Indicator ............................................. 77
System Indicator ....................................... 76
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 526, 607
Voice Control Operation ......................... 222
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 223
Voice Recognition ................................... 222
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 443
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 218
Wallpaper Setup ...................................... 190
Warning and Information Messages ........ 85
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 596
Warning Labels .......................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 613
Watts ........................................................ 606
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 547
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 583
Window Washers ..................................... 150
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 534
Switch .................................................... 150
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 135
Windshield ............................................... 150
Cleaning ................................................. 559
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