ignition Acura ZDX 2012 Workshop Manual

You can open and close the
panoramic glass roof and sunshade
for up to 10 minutes after you turn off
the ignition switch , or on models
with keyless access system, set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Opening either front door
cancels this function.If you try to open the panoramic glass
roof in below-freezing temperatures, or
when it is covered with snow or ice, you
can damage the panoramic glass roof
panel or its motor.
You can use the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote or the key/
built-in key to operate the panoramic
glass roof and sunshade from the
outside. Refer to page 172 for details.Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your foot. To
release it, push on the pedal again.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
(see page 66).
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a
‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE ’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
90).
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
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Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
off this feature.
On models without navigationsystemWhen you shift to reverse with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, the rear view is shown on
the left side of the inside mirror. For
more information, see page 451.There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and affect its
performance.
INDICATOR
AUTO BUTTONSENSOR
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's
side). 3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.
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. Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt feature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shifting out of reverse
will return the mirror to its original
position.
●To tilt the driver's mirror, place the
selector switch in the left position.●To tilt the passenger's mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.●To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page 180).
SELECTOR SWITCH
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Heated Power MirrorsThe outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off.This heated mirror function has a
timer (see page 143).
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.
REAR DEFROST AND
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Mirrors
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Your vehicle has a memory feature
for the steering wheel, driver's seat,
and outside mirror positions.
Seat, except for power lumbar,
steering wheel and outside mirror
positions can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter or the keyless
access remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2).Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a new
driving position to the memory
unless the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position. You can recall a
memorized position with the
ignition switch in any position.
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. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page 161).
Adjust the steering wheel to a
comfortable position (see page
145).
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3. Press and release the SET buttonon the door. You will hear a beep.
Immediately press and hold one of
the memory buttons (1 or 2) until
you hear two beeps. The indicator
in the memory button will come
on. The current positions of the
driver's seat, steering wheel, and
outside mirrors are now stored. Doing any of the following after
pressing the SET button will cancel
the storing procedure.
●Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.●Readjusting the seat or steering
wheel position.●Readjusting the outside mirror
position.On models without keyless access
system●Turn the ignition switch out of the
ON (II) position.On models with keyless accesssystem●Change the power mode from ON. Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button's memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
SET BUTTON
MEMORY BUTTONS
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Driving Position Memory System
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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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Engine Start/Stop Button
Operation
This system uses the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to start and stop the engine. If
you are carrying the keyless access
remote, you can start the engine by
pressing the engine start/stop button
with the brake pedal depressed. You
can also stop the engine by pushing
this button when the vehicle is
stopped.
Switching the Power ModesThe keyless access system has four
power modes: VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and
START.
Each time you press the engine
start/stop button while carrying the
keyless access remote, the power
mode switches between VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, and
ON.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stop
button, while pressing the brake
pedal, with the shift lever in Park or
neutral position.
Changing the Power Mode withoutStarting the EngineTo change the power mode without
turning on the engine, press the
engine start/stop button without
pressing the brake pedal. The power
mode will be changed as shown on
the next page.
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Ignition Switch and Power Mode ComparisonIgnition Switch Position
Without Keyless
Access System
●Engine is turned off
and power is shut
down.●The steering wheel is
locked.●No electrical
components can be
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.●All electrical
components can be
used.
●Use this position to
start the engine.●The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Power Mode
With Keyless Access
System and Engine
Start/Stop Button Indicator-Off
●Engine is turned off
and power is shut
down.●The steering wheel is
locked.●No electrical
components can be
used.Indicator-Green
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
Indicator-Green
(engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-Off
●The mode
automatically returns
to ON after the engine
starts.
LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)
ACCESSORY
ON
Green OFF
START
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Light Control ButtonsYour vehicle has the light control
buttons on the front ceiling. With
these buttons, you can select three
positions: OFF, DOOR (door
activated position), and ON.
To select a position, press the
appropriate button.
When you press the DOOR button,
the indicator in the button comes on
as a reminder.To turn off the setting, press the OFF
button.
OFF position:●The front individual map lights can
be turned on and off by pressing
each map light button (
).
●The rear individual map lights
cannot be turned on.Door (door activated) position:●The individual map lights in the
front and rear come on when any
door or the tailgate is opened,
when the remote transmitter/
remote (on models with keyless
access system) is used to unlock
the doors (see page 157). When
the doors and the tailgate are
closed, each light can be turned on
and off by pushing the map light
button (
).
After all doors and the tailgate are
closed tightly, the lights dim slightly,
then fade out in about 30 seconds. To change the
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
124.
With any door or the tailgate left
open, the lights stay on about 15
minutes, then go out.
On models without keyless access systemThe lights also come on when the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.On models with keyless accesssystemThe lights also come on when the
power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).ON position:●All the individual map lights come
on and stay on.
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
ON
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