Acura ILX (2018 year). Manual - part 9

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.

The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all of the windows. The 
power window lock button on the driver's side must be switched off (not pushed in, 
indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s 
seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when 
children are in the vehicle.

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Automatic operation

To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.

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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing 
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse 
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

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WARNING

Closing a power window on someone's 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.

ON
OFF

Power Window 
Lock Button

Indicator

Driver’s 
Window 
Switch

Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch

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To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.

Release the switch when the window reaches 
the desired position.

To open: Press the unlock button, and then 
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.

If the windows and moonroof stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.

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Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function

Close

Open

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Opening Windows and Moonroof with the Remote

Unlock 
Button

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

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To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the 
central position, turn the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.

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Opening/Closing the Windows/Moonroof with the Key

Close

Open

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch 
in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

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Automatic operation

To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.

The moonroof will automatically open or close 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
push the switch briefly.

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Manual operation

To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.

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Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof 
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then 
release.

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

NOTICE

Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes.

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WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone's hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Close

Open

Tilt

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button

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Changing the Power Mode

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

You can start the engine when the keyless access 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote 
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the 
vehicle.

ON mode:
Indicator in the button is off, if the engine is running.

If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting 
low, the engine may not start when you press the 
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not 
start, refer to the following link.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 

Weak P. 507

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.

Press the button without the shift 
lever in 

(

P.

Press the button with the shift 
lever in 

(

P.

Press the button.

Without pressing 
the brake pedal

ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks 
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and 
other accessories in this position.

ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be 
used.

Indicator

Shift to 

(

P.

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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

If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in 

(

P and the 

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

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Power Mode Reminder

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Automatic Power Off

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If 
the buzzer continues even after the remote is 
put back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.

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When the power mode is in ON

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the multi-information display notifies the 
driver inside that the remote outside of the 
vehicle.

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When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.

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Keyless Access Remote Reminder

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Keyless Access Remote Reminder

When the keyless access remote is within the 
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is 
closed, the warning function cancels.

If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE 
START/STOP button.

Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not activate the warning 
buzzer.

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 
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating 
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even 
if the remote is within the system’s operational 
range.

Models with full color display

Models without full color display

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power 
mode is in ON.

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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.

This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.

Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode 
setting.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Manual Operation

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Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime will 
sound when you open the driver’s door.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the 
instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 75

If you sense that the level of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, 
side marker, tail, and rear 
license plate lights

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.

When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.

You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.

2 Customized Features P. 99, 263

The headlights comes on when you unlock a 
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in 
AUTO.

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Once you lock the door, the headlights 
will go off.

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Automatic Lighting Control

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Automatic Lighting Control

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.

Light Sensor

Models with automatic 
intermittent wipers

Models without automatic 
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver's door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the 
switch is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

*

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Automatic Lighting Control

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

2 Customized Features P. 99, 263

Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

MAX

HIGH

MID

LOW

MIN

Bright

Dark

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Headlight Integration with Wiper

*

This feature activates during the headlights are off in 
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.

When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic 
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights 
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more 
than several times.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

 You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 99, 263

* Not available on all models

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

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When the low beam headlights are on, turn 
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on 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 daytime running lights are off when the headlight switch is turned on, or when 
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

, LO, 

HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper 
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, 
then stop.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become 
the same.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

All models

Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the 
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you 
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the 
following situations in order to prevent severe 
damage to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windshield

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the brightness control knob to adjust 
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you 
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight 
integration with the wiper is activated, the 
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness 
when the exterior lights are on, turn the knob to the 
right until the brightness display is up to max, the 
beeper sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

Control Knob

Models with full color display

Models without full color display

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door 
mirror button to defog the rear window and 
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.

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The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and 

in or out.

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Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 

down to lock the steering wheel in position.

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After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger heating wires.

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 time while the 
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making 
it difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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Driving Position Memory System

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You can store two driver’s seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, the seat adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.

When you enter the vehicle, the multi-information display briefly shows you which 
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

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Driving Position Memory System

*

Using the audio/information screen or multi-
information display, you can disable the automatic 
seat adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 99, 263

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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