Acura ILX (2021 year). Manual in english

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Driving

Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.

•

Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

Recommended Engine Oil

P. 522

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Maintain the specified tire pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

•

Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca

and search for “fuel

consumption testing” in the search field at the top of
the page.

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

L per 100 km

Kilometers

driven

Liters of

fuel

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.

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Daily inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

Maintenance

P. 23

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Periodic inspections

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Check the brake fluid level monthly.

Brake Fluid

P. 530

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Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 538

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Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 531

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Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

P. 536

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).

Maintenance Service Items

P. 518

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at

www.techinfo.acura.com

Authorized Manuals

P. 612

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

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Before Performing Maintenance

Safety When Performing Maintenance

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.

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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

•

To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.

•

Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.

•

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

•

The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.

•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner's manual.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner's manual.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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To Use Maintenance Minder

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the multi-information display.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

button repeatedly until the

Oil Life

appears on the multi-

information display.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the multi-information display.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 518

Displayed Engine Oil

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

Button

Remaining Engine

Oil Life

Maintenance

Service Items

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To Use Maintenance Minder

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information

Display

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

—

When you select the Maintenance Minder
screen, it displays codes for maintenance
items due at the next engine oil change,
along with the percentage of engine oil
life remaining.

—

Maintenance Due Soon

15 %

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you switch the display by
pressing the

(information)

button, this message will go off.

The engine oil is approaching the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced soon.

Maintenance Due Now

5 %

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the

button to

switch to another display.

The engine oil has almost reached
the end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.

Maintenance Past Due

Negative Distance

The remaining engine oil life has passed
its service life, and a negative distance
appears after driving over 10 miles (U.S.
models) or 10 km (Canadian models).
Press the

button to switch to

another display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced
immediately.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance Service Items

•

Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.

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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder

Message

System Message

Indicator

Main Item

Sub Items

*1: If a message

SERVICE

does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the

engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

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Replace engine oil

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Replace engine oil

and oil filter

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Inspect front and rear brakes

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Check parking brake adjustment

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Check expiry date for tire repair kit bottle

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Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

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Inspect suspension components

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Inspect driveshaft boots

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Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA

)

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Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

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Inspect exhaust system

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Inspect fuel lines and connections

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperature.

This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

●

Rotate tires

●

Replace air cleaner element

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Replace dust and pollen filter

●

Inspect drive belt

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Replace transmission fluid

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Replace spark plugs

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Inspect valve clearance

●

Replace engine coolant

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.

Set the power mode to ON.

Go to

Vehicle Settings

, then go to the

Maintenance Info.

group.

Customized Features

P. 99

Press the

SEL/RESET

button.

The oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.

Select

Reset

with the

button, then press the

SEL/RESET

button.

The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to

100%

To cancel the oil life reset mode, select

Cancel

, then press the

SEL/RESET

button.

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Resetting the Display

Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.

The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.

You can also reset the engine oil life display using the
information screen.

Customized Features

P. 315

Models with two displays

SEL/RESET

Button

Maintenance Item Codes

Engine Oil Life

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Opening the Hood

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Opening the Hood

Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.

Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.

Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.

When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.

Opening the Hood

NOTICE

Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.

If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

Pull

Hood Release Handle

Lever

Support Rod

Grip

Clamp

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Recommended Engine Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.

This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.

Use Acura Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.

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Synthetic oil

You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.

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Acura Genuine Motor Oil

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Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.

Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.

Ambient Temperature

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Oil Check

We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check the
oil.

Remove the dipstick (orange).

Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.

Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.

Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.

Oil Check

If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil, being careful not to overfill.

Upper Mark
Lower Mark

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Adding Engine Oil

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Adding Engine Oil

Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.

Add oil slowly.

Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.

Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.

Adding Engine Oil

NOTICE

Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and
engine damage.

If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.

Engine Oil Fill Cap

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter

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Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter

You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.

Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display.

Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.

Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.

Remove the screws on the undercarriage
and remove the under cover.

Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.

Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter

NOTICE

You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.

Under Cover

Screw

Drain Bolt

Washer

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