2020 ACURA ILX Gauges and Displays | How to use
The 2020 Acura ILX has a high-tech set of gauges and screens that make driving more enjoyable. These features combine cutting-edge technology with a simple, easy-to-understand design. The dashboard’s instrument panel is carefully designed to give drivers a full picture of important vehicle data. The gauges show real-time information about speed, fuel levels, and engine function on a bright, easy-to-read screen. The ILX also has an easy-to-use infotainment system that works with the gauges and lets drivers adjust their experience in the digital cockpit. The flexible steering wheel puts control right where you need it, making it easy to move between screens and settings. Users will find a lot of useful information when they learn how to use the gauges and screens. This will help them stay connected and up to date while they are driving. In this age of technological progress in cars, the 2020 Acura ILX sets a new bar for easy-to-use technology that makes every drive smooth and enjoyable.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the power mode is ON.
Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Tachometer
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches E . Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Switching the Display
Main displays
Press the (information) button to change the display.
Lower displays
Press the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Odometer
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Trip Meter
Shows the total number of miles or kilometres driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.
Outside Temperature
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F (U.S.) or ± 3°C (Canada) if the temperature reading seems incorrect.
Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized features to correct the temperature.
Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining power and fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
Elapsed Time
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Average Speed
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Navigation
- Compass* Shows the compass screen.
- Turn-by-Turn Directions When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system* or Android Auto, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
Navigation*
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on or not during the route guidance.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Shows each tire’s pressure.
Engine Oil Life
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
Customized Features
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
How to customize
Press the button to select Vehicle Settings and press the SEL/RESET
button.
Customized Features
To customize other features, press the button.
- List of customizable options
- Example of customization settings
Models with driving position memory system
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The customized settings are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
Put the transmission into (P before you attempt to change any customized setting.
Models with On on-demand multi-use DisplayTM
Customizing is also available from the information screen.
You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the multi-information display while the information screen shows the same menu.
Customization flow
Press the button to select Vehicle Settings and press the SEL/RESET button.
List of customizable options
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| Setup Group | Customizable Features | Description | Selectable Settings |
| Driver Assist System Setup | Forward Collision Warning Distance | Changes the distance at which CMBSTM alerts. | Long/Normal*1/Short |
| ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep | Causes the system to beep when the system detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC range. | On/Off*1 | |
| ACC Display Speed Unit | Changes the speed unit for ACC on the multi-information display. | mph*1/km/h (U.S.) mph/km/h*1 (Canada) | |
| Road Departure Mitigation Setting | Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system. | Normal*1/Wide/Warning Only | |
| Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep | This causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended. | On/Off*1 | |
| Blind Spot Info* | Changes the setting for the blind spot information. | Audible And Visual Alert*1/Visual Alert/Off |
- Default Setting
| Setup Group | Customizable Features | Description | Selectable Settings |
| Meter Setup | Language Selection | Changes the displayed language. | English*1/Français/Español |
| Adjust Outside Temp. Display | Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. | -5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.) -3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada) |
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| “Trip A” Reset Timing | Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A. | When Refueled/IGN Off/Manually Reset*1 | |
| “Trip B” Reset Timing | Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B. | When Refueled/IGN Off/Manually Reset*1 | |
| Turn by Turn Display* | Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on during the route guidance. | On*1/Off |
- Default Setting
| Setup Group | Customizable Features | Description | Selectable Settings |
| Driving Position Setup* | Memory Position Link | Turns the driving position memory system on and off. | On*1/Off |
| Keyless Access Setup | Door Unlock Mode | Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s door handle. | Driver Door Only*1/All Doors |
| Keyless Access Light Flash | Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/lock the doors. | On*1/Off | |
| Keyless Access Beep | Sets the beeper sound or not when you grab either front door handle. | On*1/Off | |
| Remote Start System On/Off* | Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. | On*1/Off | |
| Lighting Setup | Interior Light Dimming Time | Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors. | 60sec/30sec*1/15sec |
| Headlight Auto Off Timer | Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door. | 60sec/30sec/15sec*1/0sec | |
| Auto Light Sensitivity* | Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. | Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min |
- Default Setting
| Setup Group | Customizable Features | Description | Selectable Settings |
| Door Setup | Auto Door Lock | Changes the setting for when the doors automatically lock. | With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift From P/Off |
| Auto Door Unlock | Changes the setting for when the doors automatically unlock. | All Doors When Driver’s Door Opens*1/All Doors When Shifted To Park/All Doors When Ignition Switched Off/Off | |
| Key And Remote Unlock Mode | Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock on the first operation of the remote or built-in key. | Driver Door*1/ All Doors | |
| Walk Away Auto Lock | Change the settings for the automatic locking of the doors when you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the keyless access remote. | On/Off*1 | |
| Keyless Lock Answer Back | LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. | On/Off*1 | |
| Security Relock Timer | Changes the time it takes for the doors to lock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door. | 90sec/60sec/30sec*1 | |
| Maintenance
Info. |
Maintenance Reset | Resets the Maintenance MinderTM display when you have performed the maintenance service. | Cancel/Reset |
| Default All | — | Cancel customized changes you have made or restore them to their default setting. | Cancel/Set |
- Default Setting
Example of customization settings
The steps for changing the “Trip A” Reset Timing setting to When Refueled are shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” Reset Timing is Manually Reset.
- Press and release the button to select Vehicle Settings, then press the SEL/RESET button.
- Press and release the button until Meter Setup appears on the display.
- Press the SEL/RESET button.
- Language Selection appears first on the display.
- Language Selection appears first on the display.
- Press and release the button until “Trip A” Reset Timing appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button.
- The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select When Refueled, IGN Off, Manually Reset, or Exit.
- Press and release the button select When Refueled, then press the SEL/RESET button.
- The When Refueled Setup screen appears, and then the display returns to the customization menu screen.
- Press and release the button until Exit appears on the display, press the SEL/RESET button.
- Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.
FAQs
The 2020 Acura ILX features a set of analog gauges, including a speedometer and tachometer.
Yes, the ILX has a customizable Multi-Information Display (MID) that allows you to choose what information is shown on the gauges.
You can use the controls on the steering wheel to navigate through the MID options and customize the information displayed on the gauges.
The MID can display information such as trip computer data, fuel efficiency, audio settings, and more.
Yes, the ILX is equipped with an automatic illumination control that adjusts the brightness of the gauges and displays based on ambient light conditions.
Yes, you can reset the trip computer through the settings on the Multi-Information Display.
The unit settings can be adjusted through the vehicle settings on the MID.
No, the 2020 Acura ILX does not come with a heads-up display.
Yes, the ILX is equipped with smartphone connectivity features, but additional information may be displayed on the central infotainment screen rather than the gauges.
The gauges can display safety-related information such as warnings for low tire pressure, seatbelt reminders, and other safety alerts.
The ILX may include performance-related gauges, such as a digital speedometer, to provide real-time information about the vehicle’s performance.
The fuel efficiency display is typically calibrated automatically, but you can manually reset it through the vehicle settings.
ome warnings can be customized or turned off through the vehicle settings, but critical safety warnings may not be adjustable.
The gauges may display maintenance reminders, such as oil change notifications, based on the vehicle’s mileage and usage.
The ILX may have different driving modes that can impact the information displayed on the gauges, such as sport mode adjusting the tachometer and performance-related metrics.
Useful Link:
View Full PDF: ACURA ILX 2020 User Manual | Auto User Guide
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