key Acura ZDX 2012 Repair Manual

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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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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All doors must be unlocked to
operate the power tailgate. Press and
hold the tailgate button on the
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) position or hold the
button in the instrument panel for
about 1 second to open or close the
tailgate. Each time you press the
button on the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote or in the
instrument panel, you will hear a
beep, and some front and rear lights
will flash.
If you push the same button again
while the tailgate is opening or
closing, you will hear three beeps,
and the tailgate will stop moving,
reverse direction, and stop at the
fully opened or closed 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).
See page 196 for ignition switch and
power mode comparison.
The tailgate can also be closed by
pressing the button on the tailgate. If
you press the button again while the
tailgate is closing, you will hear three
beeps, and the tailgate will stop
moving, reverse direction, and stop
at the fully opened position.
TAILGATE BUTTON
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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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TAILGATE－All doors must be
unlocked to operate the power
tailgate. Press and hold the
TAILGATE button to open or close
the power tailgate. When the tailgate
begins to move, you will hear a beep,
and some front and rear lights will
flash.
If you push the same button again
while the tailgate is opening or
closing, three beeps sound, the
tailgate stops moving, reverses
direction and stops in the fully
opened or fully closed position.
PANIC －Press and hold this
button for about 1 second to attract
attention; the horn will sound, and
the exterior lights will flash for about
30 seconds. To cancel panic mode,
press any other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. Panic
mode does not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
Remote Transmitter Care●Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.●Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.●Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.●If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogramed by your dealer. Replacing the Transmitter Battery
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
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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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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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Reverse this procedure to return the
seat-back to the upright position. Pull
on the seat-back to make sure it is
latched. If the seat-back is not
latched fully, the seat belt will not
work properly and you will see the
red indicator behind the handle as
shown.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the front
passenger's seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (SeeCarrying Cargo
on page 465). Front Seat Heaters
On models without adaptive cruise
control (ACC)Both front seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
for the side airbag cutoff system,
there is no heater in the passenger's
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters. 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). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. After the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the left side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
Passenger's
Seat
HEATERS Driver's
Seat
Front seat
HI
LOW
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The outer rear seat cushions are
equipped with seat heaters.
The rear seat heater switches are
located under the rear vents. The left
(right) switch controls the seat
heaters on left (right) outer seating
position.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use seat heaters.
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). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. After the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the left side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat's temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
REAR SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
LOW
HI
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