Acura ILX Hybrid (2015 year). Manual - part 13
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
1Options During a Call
■ Options During a Call
Touch Tones: Available on some phones.
The following options are available during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer Call: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system.
1. To view the available options, press the
PHONE button.
2. Rotate
to select the option, then press
u The check box is checked when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
1Receiving a Text Message
■ Receiving a Text Message
The system does not display any received messages
HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud
aloud.
and replied to using a fixed common phrase.
1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text messages.
text message.
2. Rotate
to select Yes to listen to the
Only the first three lines of the received message are
message, then press
displayed with this option.
u The text message is displayed. The
2 Displaying an entire message P. 217
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
3. To discontinue the message read-out, press
message feature. Only use the text message feature
the BACK button.
when conditions allow you to do so safely.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
1Displaying Messages
■ Displaying Messages
The
icon appears next to an unread message.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Text Message, then
Only the first three lines of the received message are
press
displayed with this option.
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If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
3. Rotate
to select a message, then press
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
■ Using the stop reading or read option
1Using the stop reading or read option
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
This option changes to:
2. Rotate
to select Text Message, then
• Stop Reading while the text message is read out.
press
Select this option to discontinue the message read-
3. Rotate
to select a message, then press
out.
• Read when you go to the Text Message menu, or
after you selected Stop Reading. Select this option
u The text message is displayed. The
to hear the system reading out the selected
system automatically starts reading the
message.
message aloud.
4. Press
to enter the Text Message Menu.
5. Rotate
to select Stop Reading or
Read, then press
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
■ Reply to a message
1Reply to a message
You can reply to a message using one of the
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
six common phrases available in the system.
• Talk to you later, I'm driving.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
• I am on my way.
2. Rotate
to select Text Message, then
• I'm running late.
• OK
press
• Yes
3. Rotate
to select a message, then press
• No
u The text message is displayed. The
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
After you reply, the following is displayed:
4. Press
to enter the Text Message Menu.
5. Rotate
to select Reply, then press
6. Rotate
to select the reply message, then
press
7. The reply message you selected is displayed.
Select Yes to send the message.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
■ Making a call to a sender
You can call the text message sender.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select to Text Message, then
press
3. Rotate
to select a message, then press
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4. Press
to enter the Text Message Menu.
5. Rotate
to select Call, then press
u HFL begins dialing.
■ Displaying an entire message
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select to Text Message, then
press
3. Rotate
to select a message, then press
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4. Press
to enter the Text Message Menu.
5. Rotate
to select Display Message,
then press
6. Rotate
to scroll down and display the
entire message.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Cruise Control
240
Multi-View Rear Camera
253
Driving Preparation
220
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Refueling
Maximum Load Limit
223
Stability Control (ESC), System
243
Fuel Information
254
Towing a Trailer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 245
How to Refuel
255
Towing Your Vehicle
225
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Fuel Economy
When Driving
Required Federal Explanation
246
Improving Fuel Economy
256
Starting the Engine
226
Braking
Accessories and Modifications
Precautions While Driving
229
Brake System
248
Accessories
257
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT).. 230
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
250
Modifications
257
Shifting
231
Brake Assist System
251
Auto Idle Stop
236
Parking Your Vehicle
ECON Button
239
When Stopped
252
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Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
■ Exterior Checks
1Exterior Checks
•
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
NOTICE
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
further freezing.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
•
Make sure the hood is securely closed.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
freezes in the hole.
•
Make sure the tires are in good condition.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 294
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
•
Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
u There are blind spots from the inside.
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood for leftover flammable
materials after you or someone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
1Interior Checks
■ Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
•
Store or secure all items on board properly.
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 223
•
Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
•
Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
•
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
•
Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 111
•
Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 135
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 138
•
Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 132
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35
• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 70
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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
1Maximum Load Limit
See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
3WARNING
Label Example
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
occupants, all accessories, and all cargo.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
2 Specifications P. 346
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.
2 Specifications P. 346
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
850 lbs
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs
550 lbs
(385 kg)
(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
850 lbs
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs
100 lbs
(385 kg)
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)
(45 kg)
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Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2 Emergency Towing P. 344
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When Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
2. Check that the shift lever is in P , then
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
depress the brake pedal.
battery drain.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
in N , it is safer to start it in P.
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
Brake Pedal
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 118
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
1Starting the Engine
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless
access remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 330
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
■ Stopping the Engine
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds
1. Shift to P.
before trying again.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
■ Starting to Drive
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 248
2. Put the shift lever in D . Select R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
■ Creep aid system
1Hill start assist system
With the shift lever in D, this feature applies brake pressure briefly as you release
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
■ Hill start assist system
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
brake.
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the Shift lever to D when facing uphill, or R when facing downhill, then
release the brake pedal.
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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
Precautions While Driving
1Precautions While Driving
■ In Rain
NOTICE
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
■ Other Precautions
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functions will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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