key battery Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

IGN ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)－
Follow the multi-information display
message and turn off all electrical
devices. Driving the vehicle will
recharge the battery, however the
vehicle may not start. If no start, see
jump starting (page 587), or contact
your dealer. Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch (IGN). ON mode is the
equivalent of ON (II). See page 196
for ignition switch and power mode
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When you remove the key from the
ignition switch (or the vehicle is in
VEHICLE OFF mode on models with
keyless access system), the steering
wheel automatically moves fully up.
To change the‘‘AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ’’
setting, see page 116.
The steering wheel then returns to
its original position when you insert
the key back in the ignition switch
(or the vehicle is in ON mode on
models with keyless access system).
Steering wheel movement is also
controlled by the driving position
memory system (see page 180). If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
fuse for the power tilt and telescopic
steering wheel is removed, the
power tilt and telescopic steering
wheel system needs to be reset when
you reconnect the battery or install
the fuse.
Insert the key into the ignition
switch, and remove it (or set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF on
models with keyless access system).
The steering wheel automatically
moves fully up to let you know the
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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
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Keys and Locks
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Always use the fully-extended key
when you insert it to the ignition
switch. If the key does not fully
extend, the immobilizer system may
not operate may prevent the engine
from starting.
The key may come in contact with
your finger while being retracted or
extended. Make sure your fingers do
not touch the pivot of the key when
retracting or extending the key.
On models with keyless accesssystemEach 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.
The built-in key (see page 207) fits all
the locks on your vehicle. 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.
BUILT-IN KEYS KEY NUMBER
TAG
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To lock all doors and the tailgate,
press the front of the master door
lock switch on either front door, pull
the lock tab rearward on the driver's
door, or use the key on the outside
lock on the driver's door.
On models with keyless accesssystemThe built-in key can be used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. For more information, see
page 207.
Pressing the rear of either master
door lock switch will unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
The lock tab on any passenger's door
locks and unlocks that door.
Pushing forward the lock tab on the
driver ’s door unlocks only that door.
When the door is unlocked, you can
see the red indicator on the lock tab
above the inner door handle.
Lock
Unlock
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
Lock
Unlock
LOCK TAB
RED INDICATOR
CONTINUED
Door Locks
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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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Remote Transmitter
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Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:●Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current from the
battery.●If the engine is left idling for an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
A multi-information display message
may inform you when the battery
charge is getting low. See page 85 for
more information. Power Windows
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switch down and hold it. Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.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.
Closing a power window on
someone's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
AUTO －To open either front
window fully, push the window
switch firmly down to the second
detent, then release it. The window
automatically goes down all the way.
To stop the window from going all
the way down, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
DRIVER'S WINDOW
SWITCH MAIN SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER'S
WINDOW SWITCH
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Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models), Power Windows
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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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If you do not open any of the doors
within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock.
To change the‘‘SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER ’’setting, see page 134.
If a remote is within operating range
while you wash your vehicle or when
it is raining heavily, the door sensors
may respond by unlocking the doors. Each unlock sensor does not operate
when:
●The remote is not within the
operating range.●The remote is too close to the
vehicle.●When the doors are unlocked.●The remote battery is dead.●The vehicle battery is dead.Locking the Doors
When you press the door lock button
on the front door, all the doors and
the tailgate will lock.
Before locking the doors, make sure
the remote is not inside the vehicle.
DOOR LOCK BUTTON
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