Acura 2013 ILX Hybrid - Advanced Technology Guide (Tech) User Manual

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H o w I t W o r k s

ONE-TOUCH TURN SIGNAL

AUTO HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPER INTEGRATION

For your safety and convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on

when you activate the windshield wipers.

• Lightly push the turn

signal lever up or down

for a three-blink

sequence.

• For a continuous signal,

push the lever up or

down until it locks into

place.

Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.

H o w I t W o r k s

• Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO

position.

• Turn on your windshield wipers. The

headlights also turn on.

• When you turn off the windshield wipers, the

headlights turn off shortly after.

A u t o I d l e S t o p

C h a r g e / A s s i s t G a u g e

While driving, the

engine is on.

While at a stop,

with the brake

pedal pressed, the

engine turns off.

When you take your

foot off the brake

pedal, the engine

turns back on.

Note: Auto Idle Stop only functions if you come to a stop with the shift lever in

the D or N position.

DECELERATE

STOP

RESTART

The gauge shows you when

the IMA motor is assisting the

engine or charging the battery.
Note: The IMA assist may not

operate under certain

conditions.

Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop

duration varies depending on certain conditions, such as climate control

operation, IMA battery level, and outside temperature.

Shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system.

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