ignition Acura ZDX 2012 Manual Online

Your vehicle is equipped with aBluetooth
®audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio from your Bluetooth audio
compatible phone. This function is
only available on Bluetooth Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
system (see page 416).
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
find an approved phone by visiting
www.acura.com/handsfreelink,
or by
calling the HandsFreeLink
®
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca,
or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
NOTE: In some states it may be
illegal to perform some data device
functions while driving. To Play
Bluetooth
®Audio Files
Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL.
To begin to play the audio files, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, follow the phone maker
’s
operating instructions. Press the USB/AUX button
ê­§with
the power mode in ACCESSORY or
ON. When the phone is recognized,
you will see the
Bluetooth
ê­‚Audio
message and icon on the display and
the audio control display on the
navigation screen (if selected), and
the system begins to play.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information to
select the power mode, see page 194.
ê­§ : If an iPod or USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in
the display and the audio
control display on the
navigation screen (if selected).
Push the USB/AUX button
again to play audio files from
your
Bluetooth
ê­‚Audio phone.
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Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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On models without navigation systemTo adjust the clock setting:1. Press and release the SETUP button. The display shows you the
menu items. You can adjust the clock setting
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
2. Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CLOCK ADJUST. ’’
3. Press the selector knob (ENTER) to enter your selection. The
display changes to the clock
adjusting display.
You can also adjust the clock by
using the CLOCK button. Press
the CLOCK button until you hear a
beep.
On models without navigation system
SELECTOR KNOB CLOCK BUTTON
SETUP BUTTON
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Setting the Clock
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How to Use HFLThe ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Press HFL
Talk button ‘‘
Phone Setup’’
‘‘ Call ’’or ‘‘Dial ’’ ‘‘
Pair ’’
‘‘ Edit ’’
‘‘ Delete ’’
‘‘ List ’’
‘‘ Status ’’
‘‘ Next Phone ’’
‘‘ Set Pairing
Code ’’
‘‘ 123-555-####’’
‘‘ Jim Smith ’’Pair a phone to the system (See page 405)
Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 405)
Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 406)
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 406)
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 406)
Search for another previously paired phone to link to
(See page 407)
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed ’’or ‘‘Random ’’number
(See page 407)
Enter desired phone number (See page 408)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 408)
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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To change from the currentlylinked phone to another pairedphone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Phone setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Next phone ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired
phone.
4. Once another phone is found, it is linked to the system. HFL will
inform you which phone is now
linked.
If no other phones are found or
paired, HFL will inform you that the
original phone is linked again.
To change the pairing code setting:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Phone setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Set pairing code ’’after the
prompts.
3. If you want HFL to create a random code each time you pair a
phone, say ‘‘Random. ’’If you want
to choose your own 4-digit code to
be used each time, say ‘‘Fixed ’’
and follow the HFL prompts. Making a Call
You can make calls using a name in
the HFL phone book or any phone
number. You can also redial the last
number called.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes after you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle's battery.
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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To change your security pass code:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Change passcode ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say the new 4-digit passcode.
4. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number.
To select either a ring tone or aprompts as the incoming call
notification
ê­§:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Call notification ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say ‘‘Ring tone ’’or ‘‘Prompt. ’’You
can also say ‘‘Off ’’for no audible
incoming call notification.
ê­§ : The default setting is a ring tone.
To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function:If you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, the call can be
automatically transferred to HFL
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Auto transfer ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off, depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting.
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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To delete a speed dial number:1. Select‘‘Edit Speed Dial ’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select ‘‘Delete Speed Dial.’’
3. Select the number you want to delete, and select ‘‘OK. ’’
Delete Imported PhonebookThis option deletes the entire
phonebook of the currently linked
cell phone. Follow the confirmation
and notification screens. Making a Call
You can make calls by using the
imported phonebook, inputting any
phone number, using the call history,
or with speed dial entries.
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes after you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle's battery.
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models with navigation system)
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On models with navigation systemRefer to the navigation system
manual for operation of the rearview
camera.
On models without navigation systemYou can turn the camera display on
and off by pressing the power button
when the shift lever is in reverse.
The camera display turns on every
time you shift to reverse, even if you
turned it off the last time.
Whenever you shift to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rear view appears on
a display in the rearview mirror.
For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean
it, use a moist, soft cloth.
Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and carefully, and
look behind you for obstacles.
REARVIEW CAMERA DISPLAYPOWER BUTTON SENSOR
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Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
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6. Check the adjustment of the insideand outside mirrors (see page
177).
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 145).
8. Make sure the doors and tailgate are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page 16).
10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-information
display (see pages 63, 76 and 90). Starting the Engine
Your vehicle's starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START (III)
position, this feature keeps the
engine's starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce the
drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. The starter
motor can run for up to 9 seconds
to guarantee starting when the
outside temperature is very low. If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position for more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs for up to 25
seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds before trying
again.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page 149.
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Preparing to Drive, Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access System)
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The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.Check Starting System Message
If there is a problem with the starting
system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK
STARTING SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON (II) position. You will also see
this message when the auto control
mode of the starting system has a
problem. If this message is on, the ignition
switch has to be held in the START
(III) position manually until the
engine starts. The ignition switch can
be held in that position up to 15
seconds.
Even though you may be able to start
the engine manually without the auto
control mode of the starting system,
have your dealer inspect your
vehicle.
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Check Starting System MessageIf there is a problem with the starting
system, you will see a‘‘CHECK
STARTING SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display with the
power mode ON.
You will also see this message when
the auto control mode of the starting
system has a problem. If this message is on, you should
press and hold the engine start/stop
button until the engine starts. The
engine start/stop button can be
pressed up to 15 seconds.
Even though you may be able to start
the engine manually without the auto
control mode of the starting system,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to select the power mode. For
more information, see page 194.
Emergency Engine Start
If you cannot start the engine using
the normal engine start procedure,
do the following:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Put the shift lever into Park.
3. Press the engine start/stop button
to turn on the ACCESSORY mode.
4. Press and hold the engine start/ stop button for about 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal.
Do not follow this procedure unless it
is a case of emergency. Even if you
can start the engine using this
method, the system may have a
malfunction. Contact your dealer as
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