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2021 ACURA ILX Indicators System | How do Indicators work

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2021 ACURA ILX Indicators System | How do Indicators work

The 2021 Acura ILX has a sophisticated and easy-to-use system of indicators that are meant to make conversations between drivers on the road better. The indicators, which are also called turn signs or blinkers, are very important for safety because they let other drivers know what the driver plans to do. These signs are on both the front and back of the car and use a simple but effective system. When the driver uses the multipurpose steering column to turn the key, the system turns on a flashing light that shows which way the turn is supposed to go. This visual cue tells nearby drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians important things about the car, so they can predict its movements and make smart choices on the road. So, the 2021 Acura ILX’s indicators system not only makes the car safer but also shows that the brand is dedicated to mixing performance with cutting-edge technology to make driving smooth.

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off if the parking brake has been released.
  • Comes on when the parking brake is applied and goes off when it is released.
  • Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.
  • Comes on if there is a problem with the brake system.
  • The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released.
  • Comes on while driving – Make sure the parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

hat to do when the indicator comes on while driving

  • Comes on along with the ABS indicator

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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Brake System Indicator (Amber)

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Comes on if there is a problem with a system related to braking other than the conventional brake system.
  • Comes on while driving – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
  • With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

  • Comes on when you set the power mode to ON and goes off when the engine starts.
  • Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
  • Comes on while driving – Immediately stop in a safe place.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Shift Lever Position Indicator
  • Indicates the current gear selection.

Shifting 

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Transmission System Indicator

  • Blinks if the transmission system has a problem.
  • Blinks while driving – Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Gear Position Indicator
  • Comes on when the manual sequential mode is applied.

Sequential Mode Operation

 

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  • Comes on when you set the power mode to ON and goes off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine does not start. If “readiness codes” have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
  • Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.
  • Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected.
  • Readiness codes are part of the onboard diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

Testing of Readiness Codes

  • Comes on while driving – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
  • Blinks while driving – Stop in a safe place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks

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Charging System Indicator

  • Comes on when you set the power mode to ON and goes off when the engine starts.
  • Comes on when the battery is not charging.
Comes on while driving – Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to reduce electricity consumption.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

  • Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you set the power mode to ON.
  • If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds later.

Blinks while driving if either you and/ or the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.

  • The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.
  • Stays on after you and/or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt(s)

– A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Seat Belt Reminder

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Low Fuel Indicator

  • Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 1.9 U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

  • Comes on – Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

Blinks – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

 

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS.

  • Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.

anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:
  • Supplemental restraint system
  • Side airbag system
  • Side curtain airbag system

Seat belt tensioner

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 2021 ACURA ILX-Indicators-fig 22

 

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

  • Comes on when you set the power mode to ON and goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.

  • Stays on constantly or does not come on at all – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Blinks when VSA® is active.

Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA® system or hill start assist system.

  • Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System 

 

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Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on when you partially disable VSA®.

VSA® On and Off 

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Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON.
  • Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes significantly low.

Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire* is temporarily installed.

  • Comes on while driving – Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

Blinks and remains on – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a compact spare tire, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

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System Message Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on along with a beep when a problem is detected. A system message on the multi-information display appears at the same time.

  • While the indicator is on, press the (information) button to see the message again.
  • Refer to the Indicator information in this chapter when a system message appears on the multi-information display. Take the appropriate action for the message.

The multi-information display does not return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.

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Turn Signal Indicators

  • Blinks when you operate the turn signal lever.

Blink along with all turn signals when you press the hazard warning button.

  • Does not blink or blink rapidly

Replacing Light Bulbs

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High Beam Indicator Comes on when the high-beam headlights are on.

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Auto High-Beam Indicator Comes on when all the operating conditions of the Auto high-beam are met.

Auto High-Beam

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Lights On Indicator

Comes on when the light switch is in a position other than OFF or when the switch is set to AUTO and the exterior lights come on. If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

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Fog Light Indicator* Comes on when the fog lights are on.

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Immobilizer System Indicator

  • Comes on briefly when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information.

  • Blinks – You cannot start the engine. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then select the ON mode again.
  • Repeatedly blinks – The system may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.

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Security System Alarm Indicator

Blinks when the Security System Alarm has been set.

Security System Alarm

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Keyless Access System Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on as soon as a problem is detected in the keyless access system or keyless starting system.

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

 

 

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you change the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with the RDM system.

Comes on when the RDM system shuts itself off.

Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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  • Stays on – The temperature inside the camera is too high.

Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

The system activates when the temperature inside the camera cools down.

Front Sensor Camera

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  • Stays on – The area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera.

Front Sensor Camera

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator (Amber)

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with ACC.

Comes on while driving – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator (Green)

  • Comes on when you press the MAIN button.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Comes on if anything covers the radar sensor cover and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.
  • May come on when driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)

ACC has been automatically canceled.

  • The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth. The indicator may take some time to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the

indicator does not go off even after you clean the sensor cover.

Radar Sensor

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Comes on when ACC is in operation, but the temperature inside the front sensor camera is too high. ACC cancels automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneous.
  • Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.

Goes off – The camera has been cooled down and the system activates normally.

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  • Comes on when the area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

May come on when driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera. 2021 ACURA ILX-Indicators-fig 48

 

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.

Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green)

  • Comes on when you press the MAIN button.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Comes on when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS button is pressed, but the temperature inside the front sensor camera is too high. The LKAS cancels automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneous.
  • Use the climate control system to cool down the camera.
  • Goes off – The camera has been cooled down and the system activates normally.

Front Sensor Camera

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  • Comes on when the area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

May come on when driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera. 2021 ACURA ILX-Indicators-fig 52

 

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Blind spot information System Indicator*

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you change the power mode to ON, then goes off. Stays on while the blind spot information system is turned off.

Customized Features

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Comes on when mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of the sensor.
  • Comes on while driving – Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of the sensor.

Blind Spot Information System

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Comes on if there is a problem with the system. Comes on while driving – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator

  • Comes on for a few seconds when you change the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Comes on when you deactivate the CMBSTM. A multi-information display message appears for five seconds. Comes on if there is a problem with the CMBSTM.
Stays on constantly without the CMBSTM off – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)

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Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator

Comes on when the CMBSTM system shuts itself off.
  • Stays on – The area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

Front Sensor Camera

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  • The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth. An indicator may take some time to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after you clean the sensor cover.

Radar Sensor

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  • Stays on – The temperature inside the camera is too high. Use the climate control system to cool down the camera. The system activates when the temperature inside the camera cools down.

Front Sensor Camera 

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FAQs

What are the indicators in the 2021 Acura ILX?

The indicators in the 2021 Acura ILX refer to the dashboard lights and signals that convey important information to the driver.

How many types of indicators are there in the Acura ILX?

There are various indicators in the Acura ILX, including those for turn signals, headlights, high beams, brake systems, and more.

How do turn signal indicators function in the Acura ILX?

When the driver activates the turn signal, an indicator light on the dashboard blinks to signal the intended direction of the turn.

Can you explain the high beam indicator in the 2021 Acura ILX?

The high beam indicator lights up when the vehicle’s headlights are set to high beam, alerting the driver that they are using the brighter light setting.

What does the brake system indicator signify?

The brake system indicator alerts the driver to potential issues with the braking system, such as low brake fluid or a malfunction in the brake system.

How does the indicator for the fuel level work in the Acura ILX?

The fuel level indicator shows the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, helping the driver monitor the fuel status.

Is there a tire pressure indicator in the 2021 Acura ILX?

Yes, the Acura ILX is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, and the indicator lights up if there is low tire pressure.

What does the indicator for the engine temperature signify?

The engine temperature indicator warns the driver if the engine is running too hot, indicating a potential issue with the cooling system.

How does the indicator for the charging system work?

The charging system indicator alerts the driver to potential problems with the vehicle’s charging system, including issues with the battery or alternator.

Are there indicators for other warning lights in the Acura ILX?

Yes, various warning lights have corresponding indicators, such as the check engine light, oil pressure warning, and others.

How does the indicator system enhance driver safety?

The indicator system enhances safety by providing real-time information about the vehicle’s status, allowing the driver to address potential issues promptly.

Can the driver customize indicator preferences in the Acura ILX?

The level of customization may vary, but some vehicles allow drivers to adjust settings related to indicator behavior and preferences.

Are there audible alerts associated with the indicator system?

In addition to visual indicators, some warning lights may be accompanied by audible alerts to ensure the driver is aware of critical issues.

How does the Acura ILX indicate when a door is not properly closed?

The door-ajar indicator illuminates if any of the doors are not securely closed, alerting the driver to potential safety concerns.

What steps can be taken if an indicator light remains on?

If an indicator light stays illuminated, it is advisable to consult the vehicle’s manual for guidance on the specific issue and, if necessary, seek professional assistance from a certified technician.

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