How to Jump Start a Acura ILX

1. Turn off electric devices such as audio and lights, switch off the engine, then open the hood.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable to the assisting vehicle's + terminal.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the assisting vehicle's - terminal.
5. After the engine starts, disconnect the cable from your vehicle's ground first.
6. Disconnect the other end from the booster battery - terminal, then the cable on your battery + terminal, then the booster battery + terminal.

• Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
• When using a battery charger, select a charging voltage lower than 15-volt.
• Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer after starting.

Source: 2022 Acura ILX owner's manual, PDF pages 592, 594. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.