remote control ACURA ZDX 2010 User Guide

On models without keyless accesssystemThe master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver's
door lock. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
facility. You should have received a key
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits
are damaged.
●Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.●Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.●Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Retractable Master KeyThe master key can be retracted into
the remote transmitter. To use the
key, push the release button to
release the key from the transmitter.
The key should be fully extended. To
retract the key, push the release
button and at the same time push the
key into the remote transmitter until
it is securely latched.
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET KEY
RELEASE BUTTON
Push
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Keys and Locks
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To lock all doors and the tailgate,
press the front of the master door
lock switch on either front door, pull
the lock tab rearward on the driver's
door, or use the key on the outside
lock on the driver's door.
On models with keyless accesssystemThe built-in key can be used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. For more information, see
page 207.
Pressing the rear of either master
door lock switch will unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
The lock tab on any passenger's door
locks and unlocks that door.
Pushing forward the lock tab on the
driver ’s door unlocks only that door.
When the door is unlocked, you can
see the red indicator on the lock tab
above the inner door handle.
Lock
Unlock
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
Lock
Unlock
LOCK TAB
RED INDICATOR
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Door Locks
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Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, push the lock tab forward and
use the outside door handle.Tailgate
To open the tailgate, push up inside
the handle, then lift up. To close the
tailgate, use the inner handle to pull
it down, then press down on the back
edge.
Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
from getting into the interior. See
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
on page
58. Power Tailgate
The tailgate can be opened and
closed with the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote (see page 157
or 189) or the button in the
instrument panel when all doors and
the tailgate are unlocked.
Make sure the shift lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Lock
Unlock
LEVER
POWER TAILGATE BUTTON
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Door Locks, Tailgate
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On models without keyless accesssystemLOCK －Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will flash. When you
push LOCK twice within 5 seconds,
you will hear a beep to verify that the
doors and tailgate are locked and the
security system has set. This button
does not work if any door or tailgate
is open or if the key is in the ignition
switch. UNLOCK
－Press this button once
to unlock the driver's door (or all the
doors and the tailgate depending on
the door lock setting). Press it twice
to unlock the other doors and the
tailgate. Some exterior lights will
flash twice when you press the
button. If you do not open any door
or the tailgate within 30 seconds,
they will automatically relock and the
security system sets.
The door activated spotlights come
on when you press the UNLOCK
button if the door activated position
is selected by pressing the light
control button (DOOR). If you do not
open any door within 30 seconds (or
whatever setting of the interior light
dimming time is set to), the light(s)
will fade out. If you relock the doors
with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light(s)
will go off immediately. On the keyless lock
acknowledgment, you can deactivate
the beep on locking and flashing of
the lights (see page 133).
To change the lock/unlock setting
and the relock timer setting, refer to
the customized settings on page 128.
You can also open all power
windows, panoramic glass roof, and
sunshade from outside the vehicle
with the remote transmitter (see
page 172).
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
TAILGATE
BUTTON
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Remote Transmitter
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To replace the battery:1. Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
NOTE: Be careful when removing
this screw as the head of the screw
can strip out.
2. Separate the keypad from the transmitter by pushing any button
from outside.
3. Place a cloth on the edge of thekeypad to prevent scratches, and
remove the upper half by carefully
prying on the edge with a small
flat-tip screwdriver. 4. Remove the old battery and note
the polarity. Make sure the
polarity of the new battery is the
same (－ side facing up), then
insert it in the keypad.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations
for battery disposal.
5. Snap the two halves of the keypad, then install the parts in reverse
order.
SCREW KEYPAD
BATTERY
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Remote Transmitter
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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.
Recalling a Memorized Driving
PositionWhen you unlock the driver's door
with your remote transmitter, each
remote transmitter activates the
keyless memory settings related to
that remote transmitter. The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shown on the back of each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
Here are the settings activated with
the remote transmitter:
●Customized settings
(see page 94).●Driving position memory
(see page 180).●Audio system settings
(see page 277).●Climate control settings
(see page 221).
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When you unlock and open the
driver's door with the remote
transmitter, the driver's seat (except
the power lumbar feature) and
outside mirrors start to move to the
positions stored in memory. The
indicator in the related memory
button to the remote transmitter
comes on.
The steering wheel will move to the
stored position when you insert the
key into the ignition switch.
You will also see the‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘ DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-
information display, depending on
which linked remote transmitter is
used. Front Seat Power Adjustments
See pages 14
－15 for important safety
information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat-backs.The controls for the power adjustable
front seats are on the outside edge of
each seat bottom. You can adjust the
seats with the ignition switch in any
position. Make all seat adjustments
before you start driving.
The passenger seat has the same
adjustments as the driver's seat but
without any lumbar adjustment.
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);
ACCESSORY mode is the equivalent
of ACCESSORY (I); and ON mode is
the equivalent of ON (II). See page
196 for ignition switch and power
mode comparison.
Moves the seat forward
and backward.
Moves the front of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the seat.
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3. To open the windows andpanoramic glass roof further, press
the button again (within 20
seconds of step 1) and hold it. If
the windows and panoramic glass
roof stop before the desired
position, repeat steps 1 and 2.
You cannot close the windows,
panoramic glass roof, and sunshades
with the remote transmitter/keyless
access remote. Opening/Closing the Windows,
Panoramic Glass Roof, and
Sunshades with the Key or the
Built-in Key
You can open and close the windows,
panoramic glass roof, and sunshades
with the key in the driver's door lock.To open:
1. Insert the key in the driver's door
lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise, then release it.
3. Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows,
panoramic glass roof, and
sunshades start to open. To stop
the windows and panoramic glass
roof release the key. The
sunshades will not stop opening
and will continue moving to the full
open position.
4. To open the windows and panoramic glass roof further, turn
and hold the key again (within 20
seconds of step 2).
Close Open
On models without keyless
access system
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Power Windows
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On models with navigation systemYour vehicle has a keyless access
system. This system allows you to
operate the vehicle without an
ignition key. When you carry the
remote with you, you can lock/
unlock the door(s), unlock the
tailgate, and start the engine.
The system may not work if:●The battery of the remote is weak.●There is strong electrical current
nearby.●You carry a cell phone, a laptop
computer, or other electrical
device near the remote.●The remote is covered by metal.●A vehicle is being operated with a
transmitter nearby.●When the remote battery is dead.●When the vehicle battery is dead.Each keyless access remote has the
built-in key. This key is used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. You cannot start the engine
with this key.
Make sure the driver always carries
the remote/built-in key set.
Protect the remote and the built-in
key from direct sunlight, high
temperature, and high humidity.
Do not drop the remote or the built-
in key, and do not set heavy objects
on them.
Keep the remote and the built-in key
away from liquids. If they get wet,
dry them immediately with a soft
cloth.
The built-in keys do not contain
batteries.
Always keep the remote and the
built-in key away from any magnetic
material.
You should have received a key
number tag with your built-in key.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Use only Acura-approved key blanks.
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The remote may not work if:●It is too close to the vehicle.●It is above or below the vehicle,
even when it is within its operating
range.
Each front door has a LOCK/
UNLOCK feature. Unlocking the Door(s)
The handle of each front door has a
sensor. That sensor works with the
remote so you can automatically
unlock the door(s).
By default, only the driver's door
unlocks when you grab its handle.
To unlock the remaining doors and
the tailgate, press the UNLOCK
button on the remote or the rear of
the master door lock switch on the
driver's door.To change the
‘‘DOOR UNLOCK
MODE ’’setting, see page 119.
All the doors unlock when you grab
the handle of the front passenger's
door.
When you unlock the door(s), some
exterior lights blink twice and the
system beeps twice.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH ’’setting, see page
120.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP ’’setting, see page 121.
If you wear a glove while grabbing a
front door handle, the door sensor
may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
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