Acura ILX (2021 year). Manual in english - page 7

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Clock

Adjusting the Clock

You can adjust the time in the clock display with the power mode in ON.

1.

Press the 

SETUP

 button.

2.

Rotate 

 to select 

Adjust Clock

 on the 

screen.

3.

Press . 

Adjust Clock

 appears.

4.

Rotate 

 to select the item you want to 

adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute). 

Then press 

.

5.

Rotate 

 to make the adjustment.

6.

Press 

 to enter your selection. The display 

returns to 

Adjust Clock

. Repeat steps 4 to 

6 to adjust other items.

7.

To enter the selection, rotate 

 and select 

Set

, then press 

.

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Adjusting the Time

1

Clock

The clock is automatically updated through the audio 
system.

Models with navigation system

1

Adjusting the Clock

These indications are used to show how to operate 
the selector knob.
Rotate 

 to select.

Press 

 to enter.

Models with one display

Models with one display

SETUP

 Button

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Clock

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1.

Press the 

SETTINGS

 button.

2.

Rotate  

to 

select 

Clock Settings

, then 

press .

u

Repeat the procedure to select 

Clock 

Adjustment

.

3.

Rotate 

 to change hour, then move 

.

4.

Rotate 

 to change minute, then press 

.

1

Adjusting the Clock

These indications are used to show how to operate 
the interface dial.
Rotate 

 to select.

Press 

 to enter.

Move 

 to select a secondary menu.

You can customize the clock display to show the 12 
hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2

Customized Features

 P. 315

You can turn the clock display in the information 
screen on and off.

2

Customized Features

 P. 315

You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is 
moving.

Models with two displays

U.S. models with two displays

Models with two displays

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and 
to lock and unlock all the doors and to open 
the trunk.

1

Key

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The 
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle 
theft.

2

Immobilizer System

 P. 132

Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the 
keys:

•

Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.

•

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

•

Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.

•

Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the 
battery.

If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine 
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not 
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by a dealer.

You can remotely start the engine using the two-way 
keyless access remote.

2

Remote Engine Start

*

 P. 432

Models with two-way keyless access remote

Models without two-way keyless 

access remote

Models with two-way keyless access 

remote

* Not available on all models

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The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the 
doors when the keyless access remote battery 
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.

To remove the built-in key, slide the release 
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall 
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the 
keyless access remote until it clicks.

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Built-in Key

Built-in Key

Release Knob

Models without two-way keyless 

access remote

Models with two-way keyless access 

remote

Release Knob

Built-in Key

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Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

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Contains a number that you will need if you 
purchase a replacement key.

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting 
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:

•

Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

•

You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications 
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.

•

A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.

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Key Number Tag

1

Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a 
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a 
dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine, 
contact a dealer.

1

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless access remote 
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s 
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies 
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access 
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing 
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and 
personal computers.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

When you carry the keyless access remote, 
you can lock/unlock the doors and open the 
trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius 
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door 
handle. You can open the trunk within about 
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk 
release button.

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Locking the doors

Press the door lock button on the front door.

u

Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors lock; and the 
security system sets.

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Using the Keyless Access System

1

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

If the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock 
the doors.
No doors opened: The light fades out after 30 
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.

2

Interior Lights

 P. 168

Door Lock Button

1

Using the Keyless Access System

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of 
unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access system, 
the doors will automatically relock.

You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access 
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

•

Do not leave the keyless access remote in the 
vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the keyless access 
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while 
someone else with the remote is within range.

•

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the keyless access remote is within range.

•

If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.

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Unlocking the doors and trunk

Grab the driver’s door handle:

u

The driver’s door unlocks.

u

Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door handle:

u

All doors unlock.

u

Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.

Press the trunk release button:

u

The trunk unlocks and opens.

u

A beeper will sound.

2

Using the Trunk Release Button

 P. 129

Trunk Release 

Button

1

Using the Keyless Access System

•

After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait 
at least 2 seconds before gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.

•

The door may not open if you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.

•

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may 
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the 
keyless access remote if it is above or below the 
outside handle.

•

The keyless access remote may not operate if it is 
too close to the door and door glass.

The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings 
can be customized using the multi-information 
display.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99

The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings 
can be customized using the information screen or 
multi-information display.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99, 315

Models with one display

Models with two displays

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Locking the doors (Walk away auto 
lock

®

)

When you walk away from the vehicle with all 
doors closed while carrying the keyless access 
remote, the doors will automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all 
doors are closed, and the keyless access 
remote is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of 
the outside door handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying keyless access 
remote and close door(s).

1.

While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of 
the vehicle.

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The beeper sounds; the auto lock 
function will be activated.

2.

Carry the keyless access remote beyond 
about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and 
remain outside this range for 2 or more 
seconds.

u

Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all doors will then lock.

1

Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock

®

)

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory 
default setting. The auto lock function can be set to 
ON using the multi-information display.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the 
multi-information display, only the remote 
transmitter that was used to unlock the driver’s door 
prior to the setting change can activate auto lock.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory 
default setting. The auto lock function can be set to 
ON using the information screen or multi-information 
display.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the 
information screen or the multi-information display, 
only the remote transmitter that was used to unlock 
the driver’s door prior to the setting change can 
activate auto lock.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99, 315

After the auto lock function has been activated, 
when you stay within the locking/unlocking 
operation range, the indicator on the keyless access 
remote will continue to flash until the doors are 
locked.

Models with one display

Models with two displays

All models

The activation range of 

the auto lock function is 

about 5 feet (1.5 m)

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To temporarily deactivate the function:

1.

Set the power mode to OFF.

2.

Open the driver’s door.

3.

Using the master door lock switch, operate 
the lock as follows:
Lock  

Unlock  

Lock  

Unlock.

u

The beeper sounds and the function is 
deactivated.

To restore the function:

•

Set the power mode to ON.

•

Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock 
function.

•

With the keyless access remote on you, 
move out of the auto lock function 
operation range.

•

Open any door.

1

Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock

®

)

When you stay beside the vehicle within the 
operation range, the doors will automatically lock 
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock 
function activating beeper sounds.

When you open a door after the auto lock function 
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will 
be delayed until all doors are closed.

Under the following circumstances, the auto lock 
function will not activate:

•

The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.

•

The keyless access remote is taken out of its 
operational range before all the doors are closed.

The auto lock function does not operate when any of 
the following conditions are met.

•

The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.

•

A door or the hood is not closed.

•

The power mode is set to any mode other than 
OFF.

•

The keyless access remote is not located within a 
radius of about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle 
when you get out of the vehicle and close the 
doors.

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The beeper will not sound.

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The beeper will sound.

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Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock

®

)

Auto lock function operation stop beeper

After the auto lock function has been activated, the 
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for 
approximately two seconds in the following cases.

•

The keyless access remote is put inside the vehicle 
through a window.

•

You are located too close to the vehicle.

•

The keyless access remote is put inside the trunk.

If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are 
carrying the keyless access remote. Then, open/close 
a door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper 
sounds once.

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Locking the doors

Press the lock button.

Once:

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Some exterior lights flash, all the doors 
lock, and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first 
push):

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The beeper sounds and verifies the 
security system is set.

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Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock button.

Once:

u

Some exterior lights flash twice, and the 
driver's door unlocks.

Twice:

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The remaining doors unlock.

*1: Checking Door Lock Status

*

 P. 123

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Using the Remote Transmitter

1

Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of 
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, 
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99, 315

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote 
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE 
OFF.

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so 
the operating range may vary depending on the 
surroundings.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is 
open.

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works 
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead.

2

Replacing the Button Battery

 P. 548

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99, 315

LED

Unlock 

Button

Lock 

Button

LED

*1

Unlock 

Button

Lock 

Button

* Not available on all models

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If the lock or unlock button of the keyless access remote does not work, use the key 
instead.

2

Replacing the Button Battery

 P. 548

Fully insert the key and turn it.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

1

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the 
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking, 
the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the key a second 
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining 
doors.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99, 315

Lock

Unlock

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If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using 
the key, you can lock the door without it.

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Locking the front doors

Push the lock tab forward 

a

 or push the 

master door lock switch in the lock direction 

b

, and close the door.

■

Locking the rear doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

■

Lockout prevention system

The doors cannot be locked when the keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.

■

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

1

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors 
lock at the same time.
Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not 
inside the vehicle.

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You can remotely check if your vehicle’s doors 
are all locked or any are unlocked using the 
keyless access remote from extended 
distances.

Press the lock button, the Amber (LEFT) LED blinks once. Then after three seconds 
one of the following feedback will come:

•

Green (center) comes on: Acknowledges that the doors are locked.

•

Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not 
completely closed.

•

Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status 
from the vehicle.

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Checking Door Lock Status

*

1

Checking Door Lock Status

*

Operate the remote in an open space. If there are 
buildings or other obstacles between your vehicle 
and the remote, the remote may not work even 
within the operable range. However, the range 
required for unlocking the trunk and all the doors as 
well as activating the panic function is the same as 
that required for operating the standard keyless 
access remote.

When checking the door lock status, you can also 
start or stop the engine.

2

Remote Engine Start

*

 P. 432

Red

Green

Amber

Lock Button

* Not available on all models

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

■

Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

■

Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

■

Using the Lock Tab

1

Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, all of the other doors lock at the same 
time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.

To Unlock

Lock Tab

To Lock

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Pull the front door inner handle.

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The door unlocks and opens in one 
motion.

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other 
doors.

To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock, 
then lock again before opening the door.

u

This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be 
unlocked all the time, customize the 

Auto Door Unlock

 setting to 

Off

 using 

the multi-information display.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99

u

This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be 
unlocked all the time, customize the 

Auto Door Unlock

 setting to 

Off

 using 

the multi-information display or information screen.

2

Customized Features

 P. 99, 315

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

1

Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

The front door inner handles are designed to allow 
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. 
However, this feature requires that front seat 
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while 
the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where 
childproof door locks are provided.

2

Childproof Door Locks

 P. 126

Inner Handle

Models with one display

Models with two displays