2022 ACURA ILX climate control

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
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 ma nual (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. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 92
2Controls P. 109
Clock P. 110 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 112
Moonroof P. 138
Adjusting the Seats P. 158
2 Features P. 179
Audio System P. 180 Audio System Basic Operation P. 187, 210
Customized Features P. 310, 316 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 342
2 Driving P. 425
Before Driving P. 426 Towing a Trailer P. 431
Parking Your Vehicle P. 503 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 508
2Maintenance P. 515
Before Performing Maintenance P. 516 Maintenance MinderTM P. 519
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 540
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 554 Cleaning P. 555
2Handling the Unexpected P. 563
Tools P. 564 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 565
Overheating P. 594 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 596
2Information P. 605
Specifications P. 606 Identification Numbers P. 608
Warranty Coverages P. 613 Authorized Manuals P. 616
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Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69Safety Labels P. 70
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128 Security System P. 132 Windows P. 135
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 139 Mirrors P. 156
Interior Convenience Items P. 168 Climate Control System P. 175
Audio Error Messages P. 280General Information on the Audio System P. 291
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 345, 374 AcuraLink ®* P. 416
When Driving P. 432 AcuraWatchTM P. 452Braking P. 499
Refueling P. 510 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 513
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 524 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 535
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 542 Battery P. 551 Remote Transmitter Care P. 552
Accessories and Modifications P. 561
Engine Does Not Start P. 587If the Battery Is Dead P. 590 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 593
Fuses P. 600 Emergency Towing P. 603
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 609 Reporting Safety Defects P. 610 Emissions Testing P. 611
Client Service Information P. 617
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 109
FeaturesP. 179
DrivingP. 425
MaintenanceP. 515
Handling the UnexpectedP. 563
InformationP. 605
IndexP. 621
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Audio System (P180)
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button
(P153)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P153)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P444)
❚Climate Control System (P175)
❚System Indicators (P72)
❚Gauges (P92)
❚Multi-Information Display (P93)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P139)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio/Information Screen* (P188)
❚On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM * (P211)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Button (P459)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button (P493)
❚Information Screen* (P215)
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P175)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Driver's Side Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents.
AUTO Button
(Recirculation) Button
Passenger's Side Temperature
Control Dial
MODE Control Button
(ON/OFF) Button
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended
as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine did not
start. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 611
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 597
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when there is a problem
with the charging system.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 Checking the Battery P. 551
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 596
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the RDM system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
The system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 496
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 496
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC.
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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