If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak

Acura ILX 2013-2024 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Engine Does Not Start / If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak

If the beeper sounds, the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won’t start. Start the engine as follows.

1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/

1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/ STOP button with the A logo on the keyless access remote while the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing. The buttons on the keyless access remote should be facing you.

 - The indicator flashes for about 30 seconds.

2. Depress the brake pedal (automatic

2. Depress the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and press the ENGINE START/STOP button within 10 seconds after the beeper sounds and the indicator stays on.

 - If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode will change to ACCESSORY.

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