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2021 Acura ILX Owners Manual - Brightness Control



Brightness Control

■ Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness


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.


■ Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the display while you are adjusting it.

The brightness of the instrument panel will be reduced when the following conditions:

  • The power mode is in ON.
  • The light switch is in any position other than off and it is dark outside.

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

Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness

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.

When the power mode is in ON, you can use the (+/(- button to adjust head-up display brightness.

Brighten: Press the (+) button.
Dim: Press the (-0 button.

■ Brightness level indicator

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

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.

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

Heated Windshield Button

Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield at the wiper park area and along the driver side edge of the windshield when the power mode is in ON.

The heated windshield will automatically switch off after 15 minutes.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use the system for a long period when the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C), the heated windshield may automatically activate for up to 15 minutes.

Driving Position Memory System*

You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar) 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 adjusts 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.

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

■ Storing a Position in Memory

  1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position.
  2. Press the SET button.
    You will hear the beep, and the memory button indicator light will blink.
  3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2 within five seconds of pressing the SET button.
    Once the seat positions have been memorized, the indicator light on the button you pressed stays on and you will hear the double-beep.

After you press the SET button, the storing operation will be canceled when:

  • You do not press the memory button within five seconds.
  • You readjust the seat position before the doublebeep.
  • You set the power mode to any position except ON.

■ Recalling the Stored Position

  1. Put the transmission into P.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Press a memory button (1 or 2).
    You will hear the beep, and the indicator light will blink.

The seat will automatically move to the memorized position. When it has finished moving, you will hear the beep, and the indicator light stays on.

The seat will stop moving if you:

  • Press the SET button or memory button 1 or 2.
  • Adjust the seat position.
  • Put the transmission into a position other than P.

 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. While the vehicle is stopped, push the steering wheel adjustment lever down.
    The steering wheel adjustment lever is under the steering column.
  2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
    Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.
  3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.
    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.

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.


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