Acura ILX Hybrid (2015 year). Manual - part 17
uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Halogen Types
1Low Beam Headlights
Holding clip (C-type)
■ Low Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
1. Remove the engine compartment cover.
pin to remove the clip.
Clip (C)
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Passenger side
Center Pin
2. Remove the holding clip (C) using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then remove the upper part of
the windshield washer reservoir.
All models
3. Rotate the cover to the left, and remove.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the
pin is flat.
Cover
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs
All models
Coupler
4. Pull the tab to remove the coupler.
5. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
6. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
Tab
assembly and turn it to the right.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Bulb
Fog Light Bulbs
1Fog Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,
Fog Light: 55 W (H11) for halogen bulb Type
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
1. Remove the screw using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
u The screw does not drop.
plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Dropping
prevention
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs
2. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver into the tab at
the inside edge of the cover, then pull
straight out as indicated to remove the
cover.
Cover
3. Remove the screws using a Phillips-head
screwdriver and carefully pull the fog light
assembly out of the bumper.
Screws
4. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
Bulb
5. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
6. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Tab
Coupler
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Front Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Holding clip (D-type)
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
then lift and remove the clip.
Screw
Clip (D)
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Clip
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Remove the holding clips (A), (D) and screw,
Inner
pull the inner fender back.
Fender
Clips (A)
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 270
3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
4. Insert a new bulb.
flat.
Push until the
pin is flat.
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuParking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Parking/Side Marker Light: 5 W
Turn the steering wheel and pull the inner
Coupler
fender back in the same way as when
replacing the front turn signal light bulbs.
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1. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
Tab
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Socket
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
4. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Bulb
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and
Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
1. Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
Cover
2. Remove the mounting bolts.
3. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
Bolts
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
4. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Bulb
Socket
Remove the old bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb.
6. Reinstall the light assembly by sliding it on
to the guide on the body.
Guide
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBack-Up Light Bulbs
Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Back-Up Light: 16 W
1. Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
Clips
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light Bulb
Rear License Plate Light Bulb
When replacing, use the following bulb.
Rear License Plate Light: 5 W
1. Remove the screw from the center of the
Lining
fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
Clip
Fastener
3. Remove the license plate light assembly by
Bulb
squeezing the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
Socket
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
High-Mount Brake Light Bulb
High-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light bulbs.
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Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the metal wiper
arm may scratch the window glass.
Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
NOTICE
passenger side.
Avoid dropping the wiper arm; it may damage the
windshield.
2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab.
Lock Tab
Push the lock tab up with a flat-tip screw
driver.
3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
4. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by
pulling the tabbed end out.
Blade
5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade
Blade
that has been removed, and mount to a
new rubber blade.
u Correctly align the rubber protrusion and
the retainer grooves.
6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder
from the bottom end.
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm,
Retainer
then push down the lock tab.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first,
then the driver side.
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Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
1Checking Tires
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
3WARNING
■ Inflation guidelines
Using tires that are excessively worn or
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and comfort.
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or specification’s page for the specified pressure.
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
are more likely to fail from overheating.
manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
necessary, add or release air until the specified
pressure is reached.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
all tires. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2
4 - 6 psi (30 - 40 kPa, 0.3 - 0.4 kgf/cm2) higher than
kgf/cm2) per month.
if checked when cold.
■ Inspection guidelines
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
vibration while driving. New tires and any that have
Look for:
been removed and reinstalled should be properly
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
balanced.
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
Models with a spare tire
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
Measure the spare tire pressure once a month or
• Uneven tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
before long trips.
• Excessive tread wear.
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• Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and loading
1Tire and Loading Information Label
information.
The tire and loading information label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb contains:
Label
a The number of people your vehicle can carry.
Example
b The total weight your vehicle can carry. Do not
exceed this weight.
c The original tire sizes for front, rear, and spare, if
equipped.
d The proper cold tire pressure for front, rear, and
spare, if equipped.
Tire Labeling
1Tire Size
The tires that came on your vehicle have a
Following is an example of tire size with an
Example
Tire Size
explanation of what each component means.
Tire
number of markings. Those you should be
P205/55R16 89H
Identification
aware of are described below.
P: Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).
Number (TIN)
205: Tire width in millimeters.
55: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a
Maximum
Tire Load
percentage of its width).
R: Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
Maximum
16: Rim diameter in inches.
Tire Pressure
89: Load index (a numerical code associated with the
Tire Size
maximum load the tire can carry).
H: Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the
■ Tire Size
maximum speed rating).
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Labeling
1Tire Identification Number (TIN)
■ Tire Identification Number (TIN)
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
the example in the side column. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer's identification mark.
■ Glossary of Tire Terminology
FW6X: Tire type code.
Cold Tire Pressure - The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at
22 09: Date of manufacture.
least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Year
Load Rating - Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
Week
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure - The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can
hold.
Maximum Load Rating - Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure - The cold tire inflation pressure recommended
by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) - Means the projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
■ Uniform Tire Quality Grading
1Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
For example:
between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
■ Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
All passenger car tires must conform
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
to Federal Safety Requirements in
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
addition to these grades.
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
1Traction
■ Traction
Warning: The traction grade
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
assigned to this tire is based on
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
as measured under controlled conditions on specified
and does not include acceleration,
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
C may have poor traction performance.
traction characteristics.
1Temperature
■Temperature
Warning: The temperature grade for
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
this tire is established for a tire that is
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its
properly inflated and not
ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
overloaded. Excessive speed,
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
underinflation, or excessive loading,
temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
either separately or in combination,
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
can cause heat buildup and possible
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
tire failure.
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
Example of a Wear
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
Indicator mark
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires, including a spare*, should be removed from service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
* Not available on all models
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