weight ACURA ZDX 2010 Owner's Manual

●The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.●Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inflated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.●You may want to fill the fuel tank
with premium fuel. Premium fuel
provides improved performance.Driving Safely With a Trailer
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle's handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
in this section.
Towing Speeds and GearsDrive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. See
‘‘
Driving on
Hills
’’ in the next column for
additional gear information. Do not
exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher
speeds, the trailer may sway or affect
vehicle handling.
Making Turns and BrakingMake turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
can hit or run over something the
vehicle misses.
Allow more time and distance for
braking. Do not brake or turn
suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknife or turn over.
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Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover. Pour
in the oil slowly and carefully so you
do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a few
minutes, and recheck the oil level on
the engine oil dipstick. Do not fill
above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine.Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute's latest requirements. It is
highly recommended that you use
Acura motor oil in your vehicle.
Make sure the API Certification Seal
says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines. ’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container's label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
fuel economy.
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certification Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals shown on the multi-
information display.
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
information display. The oil and filter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
1. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
2. Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
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The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the floor mat
anchors. This keeps the floor mats
from sliding forward (possibly
interfering with the pedals) or
backwards (making the front
passenger's weight sensors
ineffective).
To lock or unlock each anchor, turn
the knob.
If you remove a floor mat, make sure
to re-anchor it when you put it back
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Acura floor mat,
make sure it fits properly and that it
can be used with the floor mat
anchors. Do not put additional floor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
Make sure the rear floor mats are
also properly hooked. If not, the floor
mat will prevent the seat operation
and make the front passenger's
weight sensors ineffective.The floor mat carpets are loop-type
construction. If snags occur from
sharp or rough objects, do not pull
the loose threads to remove them.
Cut all loose threads with a scissors
to prevent carpet runs.
Front
FLOOR MAT ANCHORS
Unlock
Lock
Lock Unlock
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR
Rear
Floor Mats
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Tire Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use
only Acura wheel weights for
balancing.Tire Rotation
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the multi-information display. Move
the tires to the positions shown in
the illustration each time they are
rotated. If you purchase directional
tires, rotate only front-to-back.
When the tires are rotated, make
sure the air pressures are checked.Replacing Tires and Wheels
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire's sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a different
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of the wheels.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can affect wheel speed and may
cause the system to activate.
Front Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
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DimensionsLength 193.1 in (4,904 mm)
Width 78.5 in (1,993 mm)
Height 62.8 in (1,596 mm)
Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Track Front 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Rear 67.7 in (1,719 mm)
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
Gross combined weight
ꭧ 1
rating (GCWR) 6,593 lbs (2,990 kg)
ꭧ 1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 16.9 －18.7 oz (480 －530 g)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8
Seating Capacities Total 5
Front 2
Rear 3 Capacities
Fuel tank Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Engine
coolant Change
ꭧ
1
1.77 US gal (6.7 L)
Total 2.27 US gal (8.6 L)
Engine oil Change
ꭧ 2
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Including
filter
Without
filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Total 8.5 US qt (8.0 L)
Rear
differential
fluid Change 2.67 US qt (2.53 L)
Total 2.93 US qt (2.77 L)
Transfer
assembly
fluid Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
Total 0.48 US qt (0.45 L)
Windshield washer reservoir 5.2 US qt (4.9 L)
ꭧ 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.18 US gal (0.675 L)
ꭧ 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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EngineAdding Engine Coolant
...........
548
Coolant Temperature Gauge
....
77
If it Won't Start
........................
585
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 593
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
533
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
65, 591
Oil, What Kind to Use
.............
545
Overheating
............................
589
Specifications
..........................
609
Speed Limiter
..........................
480
Engine Coolant
..........................
548
Ethanol in Gasoline
....................
454
Evaporative Emissions Controls
..................................
616
Exhaust Fumes
............................
58
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
...................................
617
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
....................................
19
F
Fan, Interior
...............................
223 Features
.....................................
219
Filters Dust and Pollen
.......................
562
Oil
...........................................
546
Flashers, Hazard Warning
.........
143
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
579
Floor Mats
.................................
563
Fluids Automatic Transmission
.........
551
Brake
......................................
553
Location
..................................
543
Power Steering
........................
554
Windshield Washer
.................
550
FM/AM Radio Reception
...........
369
Fog Lights
..................................
141
Four-way Flashers
......................
143
Front Airbags
.........................
10, 28
Front Seat
..................................
161
Adjusting
.................................
161
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
..............................
168
Fuel
............................................
454
Economy
.................................
460
Fill Door and Cap
....................
455
Gauge
......................................
76
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
72 Octane Requirement
...............
454
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
.............................
602
Reserve Indicator
.....................
72
Tank, Filling the
......................
455
Tighten Fuel Cap
....................
456
Fuel Economy
............................
460
Fuses, Checking the
..................
596
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
.............
461
Gasoline
.....................................
454
Gauge
......................................
76
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
72
Octane Requirement
...............
454
Tank, Refueling
.......................
455
Gas Station Procedures
..............
455
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature...
77
Fuel
..........................................
76
Speedometer
............................
76
Tachometer
..............................
76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
...................................
523
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GCWR (Gross Combined WeightRating)
...................................
523
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic
Transmission
...............
477, 478
Glove Box
..................................
215
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
.................................
523
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
.................................
523
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
...................................
523
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........
143
Headlights
.................................
139
Aiming
....................................
555
Automatic Lighting Off
............
142
Daytime Running Lights
.........
141
High Beam Indicator
................
71
High Beams, Turning on
.........
139
Lights On Indicator
..................
71
Low Beams, Turning on
..........
139
Reminder Chime
.....................
139 Turning on
..............................
139
Washers
..................................
138
Head Restraints
..........................
162
Heaters, Seats
.....................
167, 168
Heating and Cooling
..................
220
High-Low Beam Switch
..............
139
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
............................
396
Hood, Opening and Closing the
..........................................
457
Horn
......................................
4, 136
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
...................................
606
Ignition Keys
........................................
147
Switch
.....................................
150
Timing Control System
...........
617
Immobilizer System
...................
149
Important Safety Precautions
.........
6
Indicators, Instrument Panel
........
63
ABS (Anti-lock Brake)
.......
67, 496
Active Damper System
.............
72 Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
...................................
73
Brake (Parking and Brake System)
.........................
66, 594
Charging System
..............
65, 592
Collision Mitigation Braking System ™
...............................
74
Cruise Control
..........................
71
Cruise Main
.............................
71
Door and Tailgate Open
...........
69
Electric Power Steering
............
74
Fog Lights
................................
71
High Beam
...............................
71
Key (Immobilizer System)
.......
70
Lights On
.................................
71
Low Fuel
..................................
72
Low Oil Pressure
..............
65, 591
Low Tire Pressure
....................
69
Maintenance Minder
...............
533
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 593
Passenger Airbag Off
...............
36
Seat Belt Reminder
.............
21, 64
Security System
.......................
72
SH-AWD
®.................................
70
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Seat Belts
.................................
9, 21
Additional Information
.............
21
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
19
Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners
...........................
23
Cleaning
..................................
562
e-pretensioner
..........................
24
Lap/Shoulder Belt
..............
16, 22
Maintenance
............................
25
Reminder Indicator and Beeper
.............................
21, 64
System Components
................
21
Use During Pregnancy
.............
19
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
..................................
16, 22
Seats
..........................................
161
Head Restraints
.......................
162
Heaters
...........................
167, 168
Position Memory
....................
180
Ventilation
...............................
168
Seats, Adjusting the
...................
161
Security System
.........................
378
Security System Indicator
............
72
Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor
...
30 Front Passenger's Weight
Sensors
................................
30
Impact Sensors
........................
26
Serial Number
............................
606
Service Intervals
.........................
533
Service Manual (U.S. only)
........
625
Service Station Procedures
........
455
Setting the Clock
........................
375
SH-AWD
®...................................
487
Indicator
...................................
70
Shifting the Automatic Transmission
..........................
478
Shift Lever Position Indicators
...
477
Shift Lock Release
......................
480
Side Airbags
.................................
32
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
...................
35
How Your Side Airbags Work..32
Side Curtain Airbags
....................
33
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
....................................
33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in
.......................
555
Signaling Turns
............................
68
Snow Tires
.................................
571
Sound System
.....................
228, 277 Spare Tire
..................................
578
Inflating
...........................
567, 578
Specifications
..........................
609
Spark Plugs
................................
609
Specifications
.............................
608
Speed Control
............................
379
Speed Limiter
.............................
480
Speedometer
................................
76
SRS, Additional Information
.........
26
Additional Safety Precautions
...
37
Airbag Service
..........................
37
Airbag System Components
.....
26
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
...................
35
How the SRS Indicator Works..34
How Your Front Airbags Work
....................................
28
How Your Side Airbags Work..32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
....................................
33
SRS Indicator
.........................
34, 66
START (Ignition Key Position)
.................................
150
Starting the Engine With a Dead Battery
................
587
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Pressure Monitoring System
...
490
Replacing
................................
570
Rotating
..................................
570
Snow
.......................................
571
Specifications
..........................
609
Tire Chains
.............................
572
Tools, Tire Changing
.................
579
Towing A Trailer
..................................
522
Emergency Wrecker
...............
602
Equipment and Accessories
....
524
Trailer Loading
.......................
523
Trailer Towing Tips
.................
525
Weight Limit
...........................
522
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
..............................
490
Required Federal Explanation
.........................
614
Transmission Checking Fluid Level
..............
551
Fluid Selection
........................
551
Identification Number
.............
606
Shifting the Automatic
.............
478
Treadwear
..................................
569
Trip Computer
.............................
87
Trip Meter
...................................
82 Turn Signals
.................................
68
U
Under Floor Storage
..................
214
Unexpected, Taking Care of the
..........................................
577
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
....
610
Unleaded Gasoline
.....................
454
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
........................
271, 359
Used Oil, How to Dispose of......
547
V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
217
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
466
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
608
Vehicle Identification Number
...
606
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA OFF Indicator
..................
508 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System
................................
508
VSA OFF Button
.....................
509
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
68
VSA System Indicator
..............
67
Vehicle Storage
..........................
575
VIN
............................................
606
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
545
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
59
Warranty Coverages (U.S.
only)
.......................................
623
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
........
550
Operation
................................
137
Wheels Adjusting the Steering
.............
145
Alignment and Balance
...........
570
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
.........
572
Cleaning
..................................
572
Compact Spare
........................
578
Wrench, Nut
...........................
579
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