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Acura ILX Hybrid (2015 year). Manual - part 8

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button

■ Power Mode Reminder

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning

buzzer sounds.

■ Keyless Access Remote Reminder

1Keyless Access Remote Reminder

Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/

When the keyless access remote is within the

system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is

and outside the vehicle to remind you that the

closed, the warning function cancels.

keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If

the buzzer continues even after the remote is

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle

put back inside, place it to be within its

after the engine has been started, you can no longer

operational range.

change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or

restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is

■ When the power mode is in ON

in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE

START/STOP button.

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the

vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed,

Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle

warning buzzers sound from both inside and

through a window does not activate the warning

outside the vehicle. A warning message on

buzzer.

the multi-information display notifies the

driver inside that the remote is out.

Do not put the keyless access remote on the

dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the

warning buzzer to go off. Under some other

■ When the power mode is in

conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating

ACCESSORY or in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the

if the remote is within the system’s operational

vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a

range.

warning buzzer sounds from outside the

vehicle.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals

Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power

mode is in ON.

Right Turn

■ One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release

the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals

and turn signal indicator blink three times.

Left Turn

1Light Switches

This feature can be used when signaling for a

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

lane change.

with the lights on, a light on reminder chime will

sound when you open the driver’s door.

Light Switches

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the

instrument panel will be on.

■ Manual Operation

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Rotating the light switch turns the lights on

High Beams

Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb

and off, regardless of the power mode

Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces

setting.

the life of the HID headlight bulbs.

■ High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is

■ Low beams

abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

When in high beams, pull the lever back to

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off

Flashing the high beams

return to low beams.

because it will cause the battery to discharge.

Low Beams

■ Flashing the high beams

Turns on side marker, tail, and

Pull the lever back, and release it.

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic

rear license plate lights

headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts

Turns on headlights, parking, side

the vertical angle of the low beam headlights. If you

marker, tail, and rear license plate

find a significant change in the vertical angle of the

lights

headlights, there may be a problem with the system.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

1Automatic Lighting Control

■ Automatic Lighting Control

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually

Automatic lighting control can be used when

when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas

the power mode is in ON.

such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the

The light sensor is in the location shown below.

Do not cover this light sensor with anything;

headlights and other exterior lights will switch

otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not

on and off automatically depending on the

work properly.

ambient brightness.

Light Sensor

You can change the auto light sensitivity

setting.

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Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

The exterior lights come on

Setting

when the ambient light is at

MAX

Bright

HIGH

MID

LOW

Dark

MIN

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights

Fog Lights

When the low beam headlights are on, turn

1Fog Lights

the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

The fog lights go off when the headlights turn off, or

when the daytime running lights are on.

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Fog Light Switch

Daytime Running Lights

The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following

conditions have been met:

• The power mode is in ON.

• The headlight switch is off, or in

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to

VEHICLE OFF turns off the daytime running lights.

The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight

switch is turned on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be

1Wipers and Washers

used when the power mode is in ON.

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.

■ MIST

The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber

Pull to

The wipers run at high speed until you release

blades will get damaged.

use

the lever.

washer.

NOTICE

■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the

windshield, becoming stuck.

Change the wiper switch setting according to

Intermittent Time

Operating the wipers in this condition may damage

Adjustment Ring

the amount of rain.

the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the

windshield, then turn the wipers on.

MIST

■ Adjusting the delay

OFF

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are

delay.

operating intermittently, the length of the wipe

INT: Low speed with

interval shortens.

intermittent

Long delay

When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a

LO: Low speed wipe

single sweep.

HI: High speed wipe

When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s

shortest delay setting (

) and the LO setting become

Short delay

the same.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.

The pump may get damaged.

■ Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.

The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may

When you release the lever, the wipers make

stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an

two or three more sweeps before stopping.

overload. Wiper operation will return to normal

within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to

normal.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control

Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use

1Wipers and Washers

the brightness control knob to adjust

If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such

instrument panel brightness.

as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe

Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.

place.

Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power

mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then

You will hear a beep when the brightness

remove the obstacle.

reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-

Control Knob

information display will return to its original

state several seconds after you adjust the

1Brightness Control

brightness.

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on

■ Brightness level indicator

whether the exterior lights are on or off. The

The brightness level is shown on the multi-

instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are

information display while you are adjusting it.

on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight

integration with the wiper is activated, the

instrument panel brightness does not change.

Pressing the SEL/RESET button or either

(information) button switches the display between

the brightness level and other available information.

If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness

display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels

the reduced instrument panel brightness when the

parking lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the

exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door

1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

mirror button to defog the rear window and

NOTICE

mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be

careful not to damage the heating wires.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors

It is critical to wipe the window from side to side

automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes

along the defogger heating wires.

depending on the outside temperature.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off

when the window has been defogged.

Also, do not use the system for a long period when

the engine is idling. This may weaken the 12 volt

battery, making it difficult to start the engine.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you

1Adjusting the Steering Wheel

can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.

3WARNING

To adjust

u The steering wheel adjustment lever is

Adjusting the steering wheel position while

under the steering column.

driving may cause you to lose control of the

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

in or out.

u Make sure you can see the instrument

Adjust the steering wheel only when the

panel gauges and indicators.

vehicle is stopped.

3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

To lock

Lever

down to lock the steering wheel in position.

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you

u After adjusting the position, make sure

start driving.

you have securely locked the steering

wheel in place by trying to move it up,

down, in, and out.

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving

1Adjusting the Mirrors

position.

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and

adjusted for best visibility.

■ Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions^*

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

Flip the tab to switch the position.

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Tab

Up

The night position will help to reduce the glare

from headlights behind you when driving

after dark.

Daytime

Position

Down

Night Position

■ Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror^*

1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*

When driving after dark, the automatic

The auto dimming function cancels when the shift

position is in R.

dimming rearview mirror always reduces the

glare from headlights behind you.

Sensor

Indicator

* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors

Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the

power mode is in ON.

■ Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right

mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the

switch to the center position.

Selector Switch

Mirror position adjustment switch: Press

Adjustment Switch

the switch left, right, up, or down to move the

mirror.

■ Expanded View Driver's Mirror

1Expanded View Driver's Mirror

The driver side door mirror has outer and inner

Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side

Outer Segment

door mirror appear smaller than objects in the rest of

segments.

the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they

The outer segment is slightly curved to provide

appear.

a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.

This wider view may help you check areas that

Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side

are not visible using a standard door mirror.

and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.

Inner Segment

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Adjusting the Seats

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible

1Adjusting the Seats

Allow sufficient

while allowing you to maintain full control of

space.

3WARNING

the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,

well back in the seat and be able to

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result

adequately press the pedals without leaning

in serious injury or death if the front

forward, and grip the steering wheel

airbags inflate.

comfortably. The passenger's seat should be

adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far

Always sit as far back from the front

Move back.

airbags as possible while maintaining

back from the front airbag in the dashboard

as possible.

control of the vehicle.

■ Adjusting the front power seat^*

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow

at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the

steering wheel and the chest.

Horizontal Position

Adjustment

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Height Adjustment

Seat-back Angle

Adjustment

Driver side only

* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

1Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and

Height Adjustment

forth to make sure it is locked in position.

(Driver side only)

Pull up or push down the lever

to raise or lower the seat.

Seat-back Angle

Adjustment

Pull up the lever to

change the angle.

Horizontal Position

Adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the

Driver’s seat is shown.

seat, then release the bar.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

1Adjusting the Seat-Backs

■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable,

3WARNING

upright position, leaving ample space

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in

between your chest and the airbag cover in

serious injury or death in a crash.

the center of the steering wheel.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,

The front seat passenger should also adjust

and sit well back in the seat.

their seat-back to a comfortable, upright

position.

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the

seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with

proper seat belt or airbag operation.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the

occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering

wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend

chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a

that you investigate whether some type of adaptive

seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

equipment may help.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

1Adjusting the Head Restraints

■ Adjusting the Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints

3WARNING

in all seating positions.

Improperly positioning head restraints

reduces their effectiveness and increases

Head restraints are most effective for

the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

protection against whiplash and other rear-

impact crash injuries when the center of the

Make sure head restraints are in place and

back of the occupant's head rests against the

positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center

center of the restraint. The tops of the

of the head restraint.

occupant's ears should be level with the

In order for the head restraint system to work

center height of the restraint.

properly:

• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or

■ Adjusting the front and rear outer head restraint positions

from the restraint legs.

• Do not place any object between an occupant and

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.

the seat-back.

To lower the head restraint: Push it down

• Install each restraint in its proper location.

while pressing the release button.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

■ Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Positions

A passenger sitting in the center back seating

position should adjust the height of their head

restraint to an appropriate position before the

vehicle begins moving.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the release

button.

■ Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

3WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the

To remove a head restraint:

head restraints can result in severe injury

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the

during a crash.

restraint up and out.

Always replace the head restraints before

To reinstall a head restraint:

driving.

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height

while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked

in position.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest

1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their

3WARNING

seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their

Sitting improperly or out of position can

seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is

result in serious injury or death in a crash.

off.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat,

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if

with your feet on the floor.

an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or

sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly

increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or

fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an

inflating front airbag.

Armrest

■ Using the Rear Seat Armrest

Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

1Interior Light Switches

■ Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade

■ ON

Front

Door Activated Position

out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are

The interior lights come on regardless of

closed.

whether the doors are open or closed.

The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following

Off

■ Door activated

situations:

• When you unlock the driver's door but do not open

The interior lights come on in the following

it.

situations:

• When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

• When any of the doors are opened.

On

(LOCK) but do not open a door.

• You unlock the driver's door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

Rear

• The lights also come on when the power

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On

mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

■ OFF

The interior lights go off immediately in the following

Off

situations:

The interior lights remain off regardless of

• When you lock the driver's door.

whether the doors are open or closed.

• When you set the power mode to ON.

Door Activated Position

If you leave any of the doors open, the interior lights

go off after about 15 minutes.

■ Map Lights

1Map Lights

The map lights can be turned on and off by

When the interior light switch is in the door activated

pressing the

(map light) button.

position and any door is open, pressing the

button does not turn off the map light.

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