glove box Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations
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Instrument Panel
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63
Instrument Panel Indicators
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64
Gauges
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76
Multi-Information Display
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78
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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136
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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137
Turn Signal and Headlights
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139
Hazard Warning Button
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143
Rear Window Defogger
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143
Instrument Panel Brightness
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144
Steering Wheel Adjustments
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145
Keys and Locks
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147
Immobilizer System
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149
Ignition Switch
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150
Door Locks
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151
Childproof Door Locks
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153
Tailgate
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153
Power Tailgate
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153
Remote Transmitter
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157
Seats
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161
Front Seat Heaters
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167 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
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168
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models)
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170
Power Windows
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171
Panoramic Glass Roof
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174
Parking Brake
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176
Mirrors
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177
Driving Position Memory
System
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180
Keyless Access System
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183
Interior Lights
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208
Interior Convenience Items
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212
Beverage Holders
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213
Console Compartment
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213
Under Floor Storage
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214
Storage Compartments
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214
Glove Box
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215
Sunglasses Holder
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215
Coat Hook
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216
Sun Visor
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216
Vanity Mirror
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217
Accessory Power Sockets
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217
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On models without keyless accesssystemThe master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver's
door lock. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
facility. You should have received a key
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits
are damaged.
●Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.●Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.●Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Retractable Master KeyThe master key can be retracted into
the remote transmitter. To use the
key, push the release button to
release the key from the transmitter.
The key should be fully extended. To
retract the key, push the release
button and at the same time push the
key into the remote transmitter until
it is securely latched.
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET KEY
RELEASE BUTTON
Push
CONTINUED
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KeysThe following keys come with your
vehicle. Refer to page 207 for how to
separate the keys.Built-in KeyThis key is used to lock/unlock the
doors and glove box.
Keyless Access RemoteThis remote is used to lock/unlock
the doors and unlock the tailgate.
When you carry the remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors, unlock the
tailgate, and start the engine.
You can lock/unlock the doors
within about a 32 inch (about 80 cm)
radius from the outside door handle.
You can open the tailgate within
about a 32 inch (about 80 cm) radius
from the tailgate release switch.Anyone can lock/unlock a door or
open the tailgate if the remote is
within the operating range of the
door or the tailgate.
BUILT-IN KEYS
KEY NUMBER TAGKEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTES
OPERATING
RANGE
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How the mode is switched depends
on the shift lever position (with or
without the shift lever in Park).
With the shift lever in Park, the
power mode changes from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) when you
push the start button.
To change the mode from ON to
ACCESSORY with the shift lever
position in Park, press the engine
start/stop button twice.
To change the mode from
ACCESSORY to OFF, shift to Park,
then press the engine start/stop
button twice.
NOTE:If the keyless access system
main switch in the glove box is off,
make sure to insert the keyless
access remote into the keyless
access slot to turn on your vehicle's
power mode. For more information,
refer to page 203.
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button comes on green.
Some electrical components such as the
audio system and accessory power sockets
can be operated.
ON
Indicator in the button remains green when
the engine is not running.
(If the engine is running, this indicator is off.)
All electrical components can be used.
: Press the engine start/stop button.
: Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P.
: Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.
Do the following without pressing the brake pedal.
CONTINUED
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Starting the EngineYou can start the engine in any
power mode.
To start the engine:1. Move the shift lever to Park (P).
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button.
Starting GuidanceAfter you unlock and open the
driver's door, you will see the ‘‘TO
START ENGINE: ’’message on the
multi-information display. The ‘‘TO
TURN ACCESSORY ON: ’’message
will be shown after three seconds.
The display switches between the
‘‘ TO START ENGINE: ’’and ‘‘TO
TURN ACCESSORY ON: ’’messages
every three seconds.
When the keyless access system main
switch in the glove box is off,
the ‘‘TO
START ENGINE: ’’message will be
shown after you insert the remote
into the slot. Each time you press the
engine start/stop button, the
‘‘ INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO
SLOT ’’message is shown on the
multi-information display.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
BRAKE PEDAL
TO TURN ACCESSORY ON TO START ENGINE
CONTINUED
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When the keyless access system
main switch in the glove box is off,
the‘‘TO UNLOCK KEYLESS
REMOTE TURN OFF POWER ’’
message will be shown after shifting
into Park.
Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure it is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
You can verify if the power is off by
checking the engine start/stop
button LED indicator. If you open the driver’
s door in the
ACCESSORY mode, a beeper will
sound. You will also see a ‘‘TO TURN
VEHICLE OFF: ’’message on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine start/stop button
twice with your foot off the brake
pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Emergency Engine StopThe engine start/stop switch may be
used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while
driving. If you must stop the engine,
do either of the following operations:●Press and hold the engine start/
stop button for three seconds.●Firmly press the engine start/stop
button three times.
Do not press the switch while driving
unless it is absolutely necessary for
the engine to be switched off.
If you are driving, the power mode
switches from ON to ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) whenever
you perform either procedure.
However, the steering wheel will
NOT lock. If the vehicle is stopped
and in Park, the power mode will
change to OFF, however, the
steering wheel may NOT lock.
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Keyless Access Remote System
Main SwitchThis switch is in the glove box. You
can cancel the keyless access system
features, which are locking/
unlocking the doors, unlocking the
tailgate, and starting the engine
while carrying the keyless access
remote. To cancel the system, turn
the keyless access system main
switch off by pushing it down.NOTE:
Turning off the keyless
access system will disable lockout
prevention.
With the keyless access remote
system main switch off, you should
insert the keyless access remote into
the keyless remote slot to start the
engine. For more information, see
page 205.
Keyless Access System
Indicator
According to the message on the
multi-information display, this
indicator has two indications. A
‘‘ CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS
SYSTEM ’’message indicates a
problem with the keyless access
system. A ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM ’’message
indicates a problem with the keyless
starting system.
This indicator normally comes on for
several seconds when you change
the power mode to ON.
OFF
MAIN SWITCH
CONTINUED
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●The multi-information display
shows‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM. ’’
In this case, you should not shut off
your engine until you are in a safe
location or at your dealer, as your
vehicle may not restart. Keyless Access Remote Slot
In the following two cases, you have
to insert the keyless access remote
into the keyless access remote slot to
set the power mode and start the
engine.●If the remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.●When the keyless access remote
system main switch in the glove
box is set to off.To remove the keyless access
remote, place the vehicle in the
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then
pull out the keyless access remote.
To avoid damaging the slot, do not
insert any other objects into the slot
or put a sticker on the keyless access
remote.
Inserting the remote does not charge
the remote battery. If necessary, you
should replace the battery as soon as
possible.KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE
SLOT
CONTINUED
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Built-in Key and Remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/
unlock the doors and the tailgate
when the remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out
while pressing the release button. To
reinstall the built-in key, push the
key into the remote until it clicks.
To avoid damaging the remote and
the built-in key, never pull on the
built-in key unless you are pressing
the release button.
The keyless access system uses an
electric field to identify the remote.If you use medical equipment such
as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your
doctor if the electric field used by the
remote will affect it.
Valet Function
The glove box cannot be opened
without the built-in key when you
lock the glove box with the built-in
key. Then, the glove box cannot be
opened by using the remote.
Remove the built-in key from the
remote by pressing the button, then
give that remote to someone else as a
valet key.
BUILT-IN KEY
RELEASE
BUTTON
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SUN VISOR
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
COAT HOOK
STORAGE COMPARTMENT VANITY MIRROR
GLOVE BOX
SIDE POCKET AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK/
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDERACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
BEVERAGE
HOLDER
UNDER FLOOR STORAGE
CARGO HOOKS
DOOR POCKET
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