fuel ACURA ZDX 2010 User Guide

Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
ACC SETUP
ꭧ 2
(P. 102) PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT
BEEP Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of
you gets too close. ON
ꭧ
1
103
OFF
ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT Changes the ACC display speed unit. km/h
ꭧ 1(Canada)
104
mph
ꭧ 1(U.S.)
METER SETUP
(P. 105) LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISHꭧ
1
107
FRENCH
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading. －
5°F ～ꭗ 0°F
ꭧ1～5°F
(U.S.) 108
－ 3°C ～ꭗ0°Cꭧ 1～3°C
(Canada)
TRIP COMPUTER TRIP A
INFO RESET Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A. WITH REFUELꭧ
1
109
MANUAL ONLY
IGN OFF
ADJUST ALARM VOLUME Changes the indicator alarm volume into three levels. HIGH
110
MID
ꭧ 1
LOW
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATION Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. MAX LOW
111
HIGH MIN
MID
ꭧ 1
OFF
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE
SCREENS
ꭧ 3
Changes the display of the keyless start guidance
screens. ON
ꭧ
1
113
OFF
ꭧ 1: Default setting
ꭧ 2: On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC)
ꭧ 3: On models with keyless access system
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Trip Computer Trip A Info ResetYou can select the reset timing of the
Trip A information: Trip A, Average
Fuel Economy A, Average Vehicle
Speed A, and Elapsed Time A.
There are three reset choices you
can make:
WITH REFUEL－The Trip A
information is reset every time you
refuel your vehicle.
MANUAL ONLY －You can reset the
Trip A information when you press
and hold the SEL/RESET button
until the number resets. IGN OFF
－The Trip A information is
reset when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0).
For more information, see pages 194
and 196.
You can choose this item to
customize from ‘‘METER SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
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The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle from theft. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine's fuel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
briefly, then go off. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). See page 196 for ignition
switch and power mode comparison.The system may not recognize your
key's coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
dealer.
Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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All doors and the tailgate can be
locked from the outside by using the
key in the driver's door lock. To
unlock only the driver's door, insert
the key, turn the key, and release it.
The remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock when you turn the key a
second time within a few seconds.
You can customize the door lock/
unlock settings (see page 128).
You can open or close the windows
and the panoramic glass roof by
using the key in the driver's door
(see page 173).
Locking and unlocking the driver's
door will also lock and unlock the
fuel fill door (see page 455).
To change the‘‘KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE ’’setting, see page
132.
To lock any passenger's door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab rearward and close the door.
On models without keyless access systemTo lock the driver's door, remove the
key from the ignition switch, pull the
lock tab rearward or push the front of
the master switch, then close the
door.Default SettingWhen the vehicle speed reaches
about 10 mph (U.S.) or 15 km/h
(Canada) or more, all the doors lock
automatically.
When you shift to P after driving, the
driver's door unlocks.
Lockout PreventionOn models without keyless accesssystemWith any door and the tailgate open
and the key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches are
disabled. They are not disabled if all
the doors and the tailgate are closed.
If you try to lock an open driver's
door by pulling the lock tab rearward
the lock tab on the driver's door pops
out.
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Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important fluids. You also
need to know how to properly store
cargo or packages. The information
in this section will help you. If you
plan to add any accessories to your
vehicle, please read the information
in this section first.Break-in Period
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454
Fuel Recommendation
................
454
Service Station Procedures
.........
455
Refueling
.................................
455
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
.....
456
Opening and Closing the
Hood
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457
Oil Check
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458
Engine Coolant Check
............
459
Fuel Economy
.............................
460
Accessories and
Modifications
..........................
463
Carrying Cargo
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465
Before Driving
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Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle's future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:●Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.●Avoid hard braking for the first 200
miles (300 km).●Do not change the oil until the
multi-information display indicates
it is needed.●Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with
a pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
performance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage.
We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent fuel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT.Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely affect performance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
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For further important fuel-related
information for your vehicle, or on
information on gasoline that does not
contain MMT, visit My Acura atowners.acura.com
In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
for additional
information on gasoline. Refueling
1. Park with the driver's side closest to
the service station pump and turn off
the engine.
2. Make sure that the driver's door is unlocked. The fuel fill door always
locks or unlocks in conjunction with
the driver's door. The vehicle doors and the fuel fill
door will automatically relock if the
remote transmitter unlock function
is used. In this instance, the security
relock function can be deactivated
by briefly opening then closing the
driver's door.
3. Outside of the vehicle, push on the right side edge of the fuel fill door in
the middle. The fuel fill door will pop
up slightly. Pull it outward to open it.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling
fuel.●Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.●Handle fuel only outdoors.●Wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL FILL DOOR
Push
Pull out
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4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Youmay hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
5. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ‘‘top off ’’the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes. If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
even though the tank is not full, there
may be a problem with your vehicle's
fuel vapor recovery system. The
system helps keep fuel vapor from
going into the atmosphere. Try filling
at another pump. If this does not fix the
problem, consult your dealer.
6. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not
properly tighten the cap, you will see
a‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message
on the multi-information display (see
right column on this page), and the
malfunction indicator lamp may also
come on (see page 593).
7. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Tighten Fuel Cap MessageYour vehicle's on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ’’message
appears on the multi-information
display. Turn the engine off, and
confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If
it is, loosen it, then retighten it until
it clicks at least once.
FUEL FILL CAP
TETHER
HOLDER
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The message should go off after
several days of normal driving once
you tighten or replace the fuel fill
cap. To scroll to another message,
press the INFO button. The
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ’’message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message off.
If the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle's evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go off,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
page 593. Opening and Closing the Hood
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Put your fingers under the frontedge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to your left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lift up the
hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
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Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel
Economy Estimates Comparison.
Fuel economy is not a fixed number.
It varies based on driving conditions,
driving habits and vehicle condition.
Therefore, it is not possible for one
set of estimates to predict fuel
economy precisely for all drivers in
all environments.
The EPA fuel economy estimates
shown in the example to the right are
a useful tool for comparison when
buying a vehicle. EPA estimates
include:
City MPG－Represents urban
driving in a vehicle in light traffic. A
range of miles per gallon achieved is
also provided.
Highway MPG －Represents a
mixture of rural and interstate
driving, in a warmed-up vehicle,
typical of longer trips in free-flowing
traffic. A range of miles per gallon
achieved is also provided.
Combined Fuel Economy －
Represents a combination of city and
highway driving. The scale
represents the range of combined
fuel economy for other vehicles in
the class. Estimated Annual Fuel Cost
－
Provides an estimated annual fuel
cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost
per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost
data) divided by the combined fuel
economy.
For more information on fuel
economy ratings and factors that
affect fuel economy, visit
www.
fueleconomy.gov
(Canada: Visit
www.vehicles.gc.ca
)
City MPG
Combined Fuel
Economy
(Sample U.S. EPA label shown) Highway MPG
Estimated Annual
Fuel Cost
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