Acura ILX Warning Lights: What They Mean

Amber: check soon

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

A braking-related system other than the conventional brake system has a problem; normal braking ability remains.
What to do: Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. PDF page 74

Other warnings and indicators

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Engine oil pressure is low.
What to do: Park safely, stop engine, wait a minute, check oil and add if needed. If light stays on after 10 seconds, stop engine and call dealer. PDF page 598

Charging System Indicator

There is a problem with the charging system.
What to do: Turn off climate control, rear defogger and other electrical loads and contact a dealer immediately. Do not turn off the engine if stopping temporarily. PDF page 598

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Emissions control problem, or fuel fill cap missing or loose; blinking means engine misfire is detected.
What to do: If on, avoid high speeds and get inspected at a dealer. If blinking, park safely and wait 10+ minutes with engine off. PDF page 599

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

There is a problem with the ABS; normal braking remains but without anti-lock function.
What to do: Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. PDF page 77

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

There is a problem with the EPS system.
What to do: Stop in a safe place and restart the engine. If it stays on, have a dealer inspect the vehicle immediately. PDF page 600

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

A tire is significantly low; blinking then staying on means a TPMS problem or compact spare installed.
What to do: Stop safely, check and adjust tire pressure. If blinking then steady, have a dealer inspect; replace compact spare with full-size tire. PDF page 601

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

You or the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt; beeper sounds.
What to do: Fasten seat belts. If it stays on after fastening, have a dealer check the sensor. PDF page 77

Low Fuel Indicator

Fuel reserve is running low (about 1.9 U.S. gal./7.5 L left); blinking means a fuel gauge problem.
What to do: Refuel as soon as possible. If blinking, have a dealer check the vehicle. PDF page 77

System Message Indicator

A problem was detected and a message appears on the multi-information display with a beep.
What to do: Press the information button to see the message again and take the action for that message. PDF page 79

Summarized in our own words from the 2022 Acura ILX owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.