Acura 2014 ILX User manual

California Proposition 65 Warning

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a

road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s

systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of

time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is

designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the

circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving

conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and

crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law

enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of

personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

WARNING: This product contains or emits

chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that

have the special equipment, can read the information if they have

access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by

anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the

vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record

information about powertrain performance. The data can be used

to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians

diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with

data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains

confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this

vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded

by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

NOTICE

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And

operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and other information on labels and

in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that

could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You

must use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

3

and

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please

read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

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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 manual (including the front cover)

represent features and equipment that are available on some, but

not all, models. Your particular model 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 included 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. 21

For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33

2 Instrument Panel P. 63

Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 78

2 Controls P. 91

Setting the Clock P. 92 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 93

Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 111

Adjusting the Seats P. 123

2 Features P. 141

Audio System P. 142 Audio System Basic Operation P. 145

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

P. 177

2 Driving P. 209

Before Driving P. 210 Towing a Trailer P. 215

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 242 Refueling P. 243

2 Maintenance P. 247

Before Performing Maintenance P. 248 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 251

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 284

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 297

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 303

Tools P. 304 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 305

Overheating P. 318 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 320

2 Information P. 329

Specifications P. 330 Identification Numbers P. 334

Emissions Testing P. 337 Warranty Coverages P. 339

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Contents

Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 112 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 121

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131 Climate Control System P. 136

Audio Error Messages

*

P. 170 General Information on the Audio System P. 173

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179

When Driving P. 216 Braking P. 237 Parking Your Vehicle P. 241

Fuel Economy P. 245 Accessories and Modifications P. 246

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 256 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 274

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 286 Battery P. 295 Remote Transmitter Care P. 296

Cleaning P. 298

Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 314 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 317

Fuses P. 324 Emergency Towing P. 327

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 335 Reporting Safety Defects P. 336

Authorized Manuals P. 341 Client Service Information P. 342

Quick Reference Guide

P. 4

Safe Driving

P. 21

Instrument Panel

P. 63

Controls

P. 91

Features

P. 141

Driving

P. 209

Maintenance

P. 247

Handling the Unexpected

P. 303

Information

P. 329

Index

P. 343

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

❙ Audio System

(P 142)

❙ Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror Button

(P 120)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P 120)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button

(P 233)

❙ Climate Control System

(P 136)

❙ System Indicators

(P 64)

❙ Gauges

(P 78)

❙ Multi-Information Display

(P 79)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button

(P 112)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio/Information Screen

*

(P 146)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Wipers/Washers

(P 118)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons

(P 229)

❙ Remote Audio Control Buttons

(P 149)

❙ SEL/RESET Button

(P 79)

❙ (Information) Button

(P 79)

❙ Brightness Control

(P 119)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals

(P 114)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P 117)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

*

(P 225)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

*

(P 225)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P 179)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

6

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Door Mirror Controls

(P 122)

❙ Parking Brake

(P 237)

❙ Rearview Mirror

(P 121)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch

(P 100)

❙ Power Window Switches

(P 108)

❙ Driver's Front Airbag

(P 36)

❙ Seat Heater Switches

*

(P 135)

❙ Trunk Release

(P 102)

❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle

(P 244)

❙ Hood Release Handle

(P 258)

❙ Interior Fuse Box

(P 325)

❙ Passenger's Front Airbag

(P 36)

❙ USB Adapter Cable

(P143 )

❙ Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission

*

(P 222)

Manual Transmission

*

(P 226)

❙ Glove Box

(P 132)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack

(P 143)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P 134)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Side Airbags

(P 40)

❙ Ceiling Light

(P 131)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags

(P 43)

❙ Coat Hook

(P 134)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Moonroof Switch

(P 111)

❙ Seat Belts

(P 26)

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

(P 57)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P 53)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P 55)

❙ Rear Seat

(P 129)

❙ Front Seat

(P 123)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Map Lights

(P 131)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

8

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood

(P 256, 257)

❙ Windshield Wipers

(P 118, 284)

❙ Tires

(P 286, 305)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P 95)

❙ Power Door Mirrors

(P 122)

❙ Headlights

(P 114, 274)

❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights

(P 114, 278, 279)

❙ How to Refuel

(P 244)

❙ High-Mount Brake Light

(P 283)

❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P 105)

❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk

(P 102)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P 117, 276)

❙ Back-Up Lights

(P 282)

❙ Multi-View Rear Camera

(P 242)

❙ Trunk Release Button

(P 103)

❙ Rear Side Marker Lights

(P 280)

❙ Brake/Taillights

(P 280)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P 280)

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P 21)

Airbags

(P 33)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P 48)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(P 60)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon

monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist

(P 25)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P 26)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as

low as possible.

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P 63)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

Charging System

Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA®) System

Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power Steering

(EPS) System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

*

Immobilizer System

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

System Message

Indicator

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator (Red)

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Side Airbag Off

Indicator

Door and Trunk Open

Indicator

CRUISE MAIN

Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges

(P 78)

/Multi-Information Display

(P 79)

/System Indicators

(P 64)

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Keyless Access System

Indicator

Temperature Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Tachometer

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Shift Lever Position Indicator

*

Gear Position Indicator

*

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P 91)

ENGINE START/STOP

Button

(P 112)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s

power mode.

Turn Signals

(P 114)

Lights

(P 114)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P 118)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer fluid.

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel

(P 120)

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

towards you, adjust to the desired

position, then lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Front

Doors from the Inside

(P 99)

● Pull either front door inner handle to

unlock and open it in one motion.

Trunk

(P 102)

● To unlock and open the trunk:

• Pull the trunk release.

• Press the trunk release button on the

keyless access remote.

• Press the trunk release button on the

trunk lid.

Power Door Mirrors

(P 122)

● With the power mode in ON, move the

selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

Trunk Release

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows

(P 108)

● With the power mode in ON, open and

close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the

off position, each passenger's window

can be opened and closed with its own

switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the

on position (indicator is on), each

passenger's window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System

(P 136)

● 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.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for

complete details.

On models with navigation system

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 (Synchronized) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

/ (Fan Control) Buttons

Clock

(P 92)

a

Press the CLOCK (AUX) button until the

displayed time begins flashing.

b

Press Preset (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute)

to set the time. Press Preset

(6 (Reset)

to set the time to the nearest hour.

c

Press the CLOCK button again to set

the time.

The navigation system receives signals from

GPS satellites, updating the clock

automatically.

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

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Quick Reference Guide

Features (P 141)

Audio system

(P 142)

For navigation system operation

() See the Navigation System Manual

Audio/

Information Screen

Selector Knob

VOL / (Volume/Power) Knob

CD Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

Preset Buttons

SETUP ButtonPHONE Button

DISPLAY Button

A.SEL (Auto Select)

Button

SKIP Bar

AUX Button

BACK Button

SCAN Button

CATEGORY Bar

*

FM/AM Button

*

(XM®) Button

*

FM Button

*

AM Button

*

FOLDER Bar

*

● Audio Remote Controls (P 149)

● VOL (Volume) Button

Press / to adjust the volume up/

down.

● MODE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM1/

FM2/AM/XM1

*

/XM2

*

/CD/AUX.

● CH (Channel) Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or

previous strong station.

CD/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.

CH Button

MODE Button

VOL Button

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Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P 209)

Release Button

Depress the brake pedal and press the

release button to move out of

(P.

Move the shift lever without pressing

the release button.

Press the release button to move the

shift lever.

Manual Transmission

(P 226)

Automatic Transmission

(P 222)

● Shift to

(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the

engine.

● Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.

Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

S Position

Sequential shift mode can be used.

Drive

Normal driving. D-paddle

shift mode can be used.

Paddle Shifters (P225)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual

transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.

● D-paddle shift mode: The

transmission will shift back to

automatic mode once the system

detects that the vehicle is cruising.

● Sequential shift mode: Holds the

selected gear, and the M indicator

comes on.

● The selected gear position is

shown in the instrument panel.

M Indicator

Shift Lever

Position

Indicator

Shift Lever

Selected Gear

Number

Shift Down (-

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

VSA® OFF Button

(P 233)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system

helps stabilize the vehicle during

cornering, and helps maintain traction

while accelerating on loose or slippery

road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time

you start the engine.

● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold

the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control

(P 229)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a

set speed without keeping your foot on

the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

button, then press DECEL/SET once you

have achieved the desired speed (above

25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)

(P 234)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically

every time you start the engine.

U.S. models only

Refueling

(P 243)

a

Push the fuel fill door

release handle.

b

Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the

cap.

c

Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill

door.

d

After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it

clicks at least once.

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane

number 91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

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Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P 247)

Under the Hood

(P 256, 257)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer

fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

● Check the battery condition monthly.

a

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

b

Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the

hood.

c

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

Lights

(P 274)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades

(P 284)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

Tires

(P 286)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P 303)

Flat Tire

(P 305)

● Park in a safe location and replace the

flat tire with the compact spare tire in the

trunk.

Indicators Come On

(P 320)

● Identify the indicator and consult the

owner's manual.

Engine Won't Start

(P 311)

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a

booster battery.

Blown Fuse

(P 324)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

Overheating

(P 318)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see

steam under the hood, open the hood,

and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

(P 327)

● Call a professional towing service if you

need to tow your vehicle.

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Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

The power mode does not

change from VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.

Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Move the steering wheel left and right after

pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The power mode does not

change from ON to

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

Why does the brake pedal

pulsate slightly when

applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a

problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never

pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be

opened from inside the

vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the

LOCK position. If so, open the rear

door with the outside door handle.

To cancel this function, push the lever

to the UNLOCK position.

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