steering Acura ZDX 2012 User Guide

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch
ꭧto the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has two functions:
1. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your
vehicle's tires are significantly low
on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 91).
Check the tire pressure monitor on
the multi-information display and
determine the cause (see page 491). If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
information display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinflated, call a professional
towing service. For more
information, see page 602.
2. If this indicator begins to flash,
there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. The indicator continues to
flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more information, see page
493.
Message Indicator
This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page 79) to see the message (see
page 90).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.Door/Tailgate Open
Indicator
This indicator comes on red if any
door or the tailgate is open.
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/or
the tailgate is open (see page 12).
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Lights On Indicator
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or
position. This indicator will
also come on when the light switch is
in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically. If you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the
LOCK (0) position without turning
off the light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the
driver's door.
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)
and ACCESSORY mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For
more information, see pages 194 and
196.
Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page 141.High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page 139.
Cruise Main Indicator
On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page 379).
Cruise Control Indicator
On models without adaptive cruisecontrol (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page 379
for information on operating the
cruise control.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator (Amber)
On models with adaptive cruise control(ACC)This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button (see page 194).
When you push the MAIN button on
the steering wheel, this indicator
comes on green. You will also see
‘‘ ACC’’ on the multi-information
display.
If the indicator comes on orange,
there is a problem with the ACC
system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ACC SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
92). Take your vehicle to your dealer
to have it checked. For more
information, see page 382.
Keyless Access System
Indicator
On models with keyless access systemThis indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button (see page 194). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that there is a problem with
the system.
This indicator has two functions:
1. If this indicator comes on along with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
access system. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. For more information,
see page 204. 2. If this indicator comes on along
with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
starting system. In this case, your
vehicle may not restart. If you can
continue to drive safely, take the
vehicle to your dealer and have it
checked as soon as possible. For
more information, see page 204.
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Electronically Controlled
Power Steering System
(ECPS) Indicator
On models with electronicallycontrolled power steering system(ECPS)This indicator normally comes on
when you select the ON mode by
operating the engine start/stop
button (see page 194) and goes off
after the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
with the power steering system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display (see
page 91). If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine, and watch this indicator. If it
does not go off or comes back on
again while driving, take the vehicle
to your dealer to have it checked.
With the indicator on, the ECPS is
turned off, which could make the
steering feel different.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
™
(CMBS ™) Indicator
On models with collision mitigation
braking system ™(CMBS ™)This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button (see page 194). It
also comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the collision
mitigation braking system ™
(CMBS ™).
The CMBS indicator also comes on if
dirt or other debris blocks the radar
sensor in the front grille. You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK CMBS RADAR
SENSOR ’’message on the multi-
information display. When you clean
the radar sensor, the indicator
should go off the next time you select
the ON mode by operating the
engine start/stop button.
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The multi-information display in the
instrument panel displays various
information and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably. Others help to keep you
aware of the periodic maintenance
your vehicle needs for continued
trouble-free driving.
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.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
life and maintenance messages, and
system messages.You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the buttons on the steering
wheel (see page 79).
Normal Display Messages
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the display
shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter/keyless access remote
you use.On models with keyless access systemThe driver's ID (1 or 2) is displayed
when the power mode is set to ON.Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.
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System MessagesIf there is a problem with your
vehicle, for example, the engine oil
level is low or a door is not fully
closed, the multi-information display
will show you the problem. It does
this by interrupting the current
display with one or more messages.The system message(s) triggers the
appropriate indicator(s) on the
instrument panel, including the
system message indicator, to come
on. The system message indicator
does not go off until the problem(s)
is corrected.
You will also hear a beep when the
system message comes on for the
first time.
Most of the messages are displayed
for about 5 seconds, and then the
normal display returns. If there are
several system messages to be
shown, the display switches these
messages every 5 seconds.
To switch the message(s) before 5
seconds have elapsed, press the
INFO (▲
/▼ ) button on the steering
wheel.
Even if you press the INFO (▲ /▼ )
button, some messages stay on or
come on again at regular intervals
until the problem is corrected.
If the system message indicator
remains lit on the instrument panel,
you can see the corresponding
message(s) again by pressing the
INFO (▲ /▼ ) button repeatedly.
Here is a list of all messages:
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Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
POSITION
SETUP
(P. 114) MEMORY POSITION LINK Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and
the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. ON
ꭧ
1
115
OFF
AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING
WHEEL Moves the steering wheel fully up when you get in/
get out of the vehicle.
ON
ꭧ
1
116
OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
ꭧ 2
(P. 118) DOOR UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver's door handle. DRIVER DOOR
ꭧ
1
119
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors. ON
ꭧ
1
120
OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors. ON
ꭧ
1
121
OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP
(P. 123) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. 60 sec
124
30 sec
ꭧ 1
15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver's door. 60 sec
125
30 sec 0 sec
15 sec
ꭧ 1
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position. MAX LOW
126
HIGH MIN
MID
ꭧ 1
ꭧ 1: Default setting
ꭧ 2: On models with keyless access system
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Position Setup
Here are the two custom settings for
the position setup:●MEMORY POSITION LINK●AUTO TILT AND TELESCOPE
STEERING WHEEL
While ‘‘POSITION SETUP ’’is
shown, press the SEL/RESET button
to enter the customize mode.
Each time you press the INFO
(▲ /▼ ) button, the screen changes
as shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO (▲ /▼ ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button to
enter your selection.
: Press the INFO button ( ▲/▼ ).
: Press the SEL/RESET button.
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Memory Position LinkIf‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK ’’is
set to ‘‘ON, ’’the driver's seat, the
steering wheel, and outside mirror
positions move to the position stored
in the memory when you open the
driver's door, using the remote
transmitter.
On models with keyless access
system, open the driver's door with
the remote, or grab the door handle
while carrying the remote. To set the memory positions, see
page 180.
On models with keyless access
systemFor information on using the remote,
see page 183.
You can choose this customize item
from ‘‘POSITION SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO (▲ /▼ ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
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When your selection is successfully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE ’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘ MEMORY POSITION LINK ’’and
repeat the procedure again.
Auto Tilt and Telescope Steering WheelWhen ‘‘AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ’’
is set to ‘‘ON, ’’the steering wheel
automatically moves fully up when
you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position and remove the
key (or the vehicle is in VEHICLE
OFF mode on models with keyless
access system). You can choose this customize item
from
‘‘POSITION SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
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