Acura ILX Hybrid (2015 year). Manual - part 5
uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on when you set the power
● Comes on while driving - Turn off the
mode to ON, and goes off when the
climate control system and rear defogger in
12 Volt Battery
engine starts.
order to reduce electricity consumption.
Charging System
● Comes on when the 12 volt battery is
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Indicator
not charging.
Comes On P. 337
● Indicates the current shift lever
Shift Lever
position.
2 Shifting P. 231
—
Position Indicator
● Blinks if the transmission system has
● Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
a problem.
and acceleration and have the vehicle
Transmission
checked by a dealer immediately.
Indicator
M (7-speed
● Comes on when the 7-speed manual
manual shift
shift mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 233
—
mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on and the beeper sounds if
● The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
you are not wearing a seat belt when
when you and the front passenger fasten
you set the power mode to ON.
their seat belts.
● If the front passenger is not wearing
● Stays on after you or the front
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a
passenger has fastened the seat belt -
Seat Belt
few seconds later.
A detection error may have occurred in the
Reminder
● Blinks while driving if either you or
sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
Indicator
the front passenger has not fastened
dealer.
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
● Comes on when the fuel reserve is
● Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
running low (approximately 1.9 U.S.
possible.
Low Fuel
gal./7.5 Liter left).
● Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
Indicator
● Blinks if there is a problem with the
dealer.
fuel gauge.
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
you set the power mode to ON, then
checked by a dealer. With this indicator on,
Anti-lock Brake
goes off.
your vehicle still has normal braking ability
System (ABS)
● If it comes on at any other time, there
but no anti-lock function.
Indicator
is a problem with the ABS.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 250
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● Stays on constantly or does not come
you set the power mode to ON, then
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
goes off.
dealer.
Supplemental
● Comes on if a problem with any of
Restraint System
the following is detected:
Indicator
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
you set the power mode to ON, then
checked by a dealer.
goes off.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
● Blinks when VSA® is active.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
● Comes on if there is a problem with
System P. 243
Vehicle Stability
the VSA® system, hill start assist
Assist (VSA®)
system, creep aid system, or brake
System Indicator
assist system.
● Comes on for a few seconds when
Vehicle Stability
you set the power mode to ON, then
Assist (VSA®) OFF
goes off.
2 VSA® On and Off P. 244
—
Indicator
● Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on when you set the power
● Comes on while driving - Immediately
mode to ON, and goes off when the
stop in a safe place.
Low Oil Pressure
engine starts.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Indicator
● Comes on when the engine oil
Comes On P. 337
pressure is low.
● Comes on for a few seconds if you
● Goes off when all doors and the trunk are
set the power mode to ON, then
closed.
goes off.
Door and Trunk
● Comes on if any door or the trunk is
Open Indicator
not completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door is opened while
driving.
● Comes on when you set the power
● Stays on constantly or does not come
mode to ON, and goes off when the
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
Electric Power
engine starts.
dealer.
Steering (EPS)
● Comes on if there is a problem with
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
the EPS system.
System Indicator Comes On P. 339
● Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
Auto Idle Stop
operation. The engine automatically
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 236
—
Indicator
shuts off.
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
you set the power mode to ON.
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
● Comes on if the tire pressure of any
tire(s) if necessary.
U.S.
of the tires becomes significantly
● Blinks and remains on - Have the vehicle
models
low.
checked by a dealer.
only
Low Tire Pressure/
● Blinks for about one minute, and
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
TPMS Indicator
then stays on if there is a problem
Indicator Comes On or Blinks P. 340
with the TPMS or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● While the indicator is on, press the
you set the power mode to ON, then
(information) button to see the message
goes off.
again.
● Comes on along with a beep when a
● Refer to the Indicators information in this
problem is detected. A system
chapter when a system message appears on
System Message
message on the multi-information
the multi-information display. Take the
—
Indicator
display appears at the same time.
appropriate action for the message.
● The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the
button
is pressed.
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● Remains on or does not come on at all -
you set the power mode to ON, then
Avoid high speed driving and have the
IMA System
goes off.
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
Indicator
● Comes on if there is a problem with
possible.
the hybrid system.
2 If the IMA Indicator Comes On P. 340
● Blink when you operate the turn
● Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
Turn Signal
signal lever.
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
—
Indicators
● Blink along with all turn signals if you
bulb immediately.
press the hazard warning button.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 286, 288
High-Beam
● Comes on when the high beam
—
—
Indicator
headlights are on.
● Comes on whenever the light switch
● If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
Lights On
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
—
Indicator
lights are on.
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
Fog Light
● Comes on when the fog lights are
—
—
Indicator
on.
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● It does not mean there is a problem with
U.S.
you set the power mode to ON, then
your side airbags.
goes off.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
U.S.
● Comes on when the passenger side
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked
airbag system is automatically shut
by a dealer.
off.
● Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit properly.
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Canada
Canada
● Comes on briefly when you set the
● Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
power mode to ON, then goes off.
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
● Comes on if the immobilizer system
then select the ON mode again.
cannot recognize the key
● Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
Immobilizer
information.
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
—
System Indicator
by a dealer.
● Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Blinks when the Security System
Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 118
—
Alarm Indicator
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
● Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access system
Keyless Access
or keyless starting system.
System Indicator
● Comes on when the engine coolant
● If the indicator stays on after the engine has
temperature is low.
reached normal operating temperature,
Low Temperature
there may be a problem with the
—
Indicator
temperature sensors. Have the vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
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uuIndicatorsu
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
ECON Mode
goes off.
2 ECON Button P. 239
Indicator
● Comes on when the ECON mode is
on.
CRUISE MAIN
● Comes on when you press the
2 Cruise Control P. 240
—
Indicator
CRUISE button.
CRUISE
● Comes on if you have set a speed for
CONTROL
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 240
—
Indicator
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the
(information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
● Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 338
Canadian models
● Appears when the washer fluid is low.
● Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 281
● Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
● Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE PAST
DUE follow.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 263
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
● Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.
● Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.
● Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 335
● Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
● Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
high.
● Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
battery.
2 Checking the 12 Volt Battery P. 303
● Appears when the 12 volt battery is not charging.
● Appears along with the 12 volt battery charging
system indicator - Turn off the climate control system
and rear defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 337
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
U.S.
● Appears when the starter system has a problem.
● As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Canada
● Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
● Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
● Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
● Appears when you close the door with the power mode
● Disappears when you bring the keyless remote back
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
inside the vehicle and close the door.
vehicle.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 125
● Appears when the keyless access remote battery
● Replace the battery as soon as possible.
becomes weak.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 304
● Appears three seconds after the TO START ENGINE
message appears.
2 Starting the Engine P. 226
● Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2 Starting the Engine P. 226
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message
Condition
Explanation
● Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
● Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
● Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
● Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in P.
moving the shift lever to P.
● Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not within operating
range to start the engine.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 330
A beeper sounds six times.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
■ Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
■ Tachometer
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
■ Fuel Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches
E
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
■ Charge/Assist Gauge
damaging the catalytic converter.
■ IMA Motor Assist (ASST)
The degree to which the IMA motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the needle
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
on the ASST side.
■ Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the needle on
the CHRG side.
The remaining battery charge level is displayed on the multi-information display.
2 IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator/Power Flow Monitor P. 93
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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
■ Switching the Display
Press the
(information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.
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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Fuel Economy
Average Fuel
Average Fuel Economy/
Range
Indicator
Economy Records
Instant Fuel Economy
Button
OFF
Elapsed Time A
SEL/RESET
Button
Customize Settings
Engine Oil Life
Power Flow Monitor
Average Speed A
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