remote control Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equippedVehicle with navigation system is shown.REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 371)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 144)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 399, 417)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ
2(P. 502)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 178)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF BUTTON (P. 509)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
ꭧ 2(P. 138) BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ
2
(P. 517)
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) ALERT INDICATORꭧ
2(P. 514) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, 141)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 482) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 137)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 379)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
(ACC) BUTTONS
ꭧ
2(P. 382)
ENGINE START/STOP
BUTTON
ꭧ 2(P. 194)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 143, 179)
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES (P. 167)
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT VENTILATION
SWITCHESꭧ
2(P. 168)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P. 217) KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOTꭧ
2(P. 205)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79)
IGNITION SWITCHꭧ 2
(P. 150)
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 145) HORN
ꭧ
1
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
DISTANCE BUTTON
ꭧ2
(P. 390)
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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
..........................
62
Instrument Panel
..........................
63
Instrument Panel Indicators
..........
64
Gauges
..........................................
76
Multi-Information Display
.............
78
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
.....................................
136
Windshield Wipers and Washers
..................................
137
Turn Signal and Headlights
........
139
Hazard Warning Button
..............
143
Rear Window Defogger
...............
143
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
144
Steering Wheel Adjustments
.......
145
Keys and Locks
...........................
147
Immobilizer System
....................
149
Ignition Switch
............................
150
Door Locks
.................................
151
Childproof Door Locks
............
153
Tailgate
.......................................
153
Power Tailgate
........................
153
Remote Transmitter
....................
157
Seats
...........................................
161
Front Seat Heaters
......................
167 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
...............................
168
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models)
...................................
170
Power Windows
..........................
171
Panoramic Glass Roof
.................
174
Parking Brake
.............................
176
Mirrors
.......................................
177
Driving Position Memory
System
....................................
180
Keyless Access System
...............
183
Interior Lights
.............................
208
Interior Convenience Items
.........
212
Beverage Holders
...................
213
Console Compartment
............
213
Under Floor Storage
...............
214
Storage Compartments
...........
214
Glove Box
...............................
215
Sunglasses Holder
..................
215
Coat Hook
...............................
216
Sun Visor
................................
216
Vanity Mirror
..........................
217
Accessory Power Sockets
.......
217
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Instruments and Controls
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The multi-information display in the
instrument panel displays various
information and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably. Others help to keep you
aware of the periodic maintenance
your vehicle needs for continued
trouble-free driving.
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.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
life and maintenance messages, and
system messages.You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the buttons on the steering
wheel (see page 79).
Normal Display Messages
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the display
shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter/keyless access remote
you use.On models with keyless access systemThe driver's ID (1 or 2) is displayed
when the power mode is set to ON.Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.
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Customize Settings
You can customize some vehicle
control settings.
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shift lever out
of Park, the display will change to the
normal screen.
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).
For more information, see pages 194
and 196.You can customize some vehicle
control settings for
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘ DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER
1’’ or‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver's ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter/
keyless access remote is linked to
the system and the driver's door is
unlocked with a corresponding
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote.
If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFT TO PARK TO CHANGE
SETTINGS ’’message and you cannot
change the settings. See page 160 to link your remote
transmitter/keyless access remote to
your vehicle.
If the remote transmitter is not
linked,
‘‘CUSTOMIZING NOT
AVAILABLE UNTIL LINKED TO
REMOTE ’’will be displayed, and you
cannot customize the settings.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver's door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
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Memory Position LinkIf‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK ’’is
set to ‘‘ON, ’’the driver's seat, the
steering wheel, and outside mirror
positions move to the position stored
in the memory when you open the
driver's door, using the remote
transmitter.
On models with keyless access
system, open the driver's door with
the remote, or grab the door handle
while carrying the remote. To set the memory positions, see
page 180.
On models with keyless access
systemFor information on using the remote,
see page 183.
You can choose this customize item
from ‘‘POSITION SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO (▲ /▼ ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
CONTINUED
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Door Unlock ModeTo select whether the driver's door
or all doors unlock when you open
the driver's door by grabbing the
door handle (while carrying the
remote), follow these instructions:
You can choose this item to
customize from‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP ’’by pressing the INFO
(▲ /▼ ) button repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select DRIVER DOOR or ALL
DOORS by pressing the INFO
(▲ /▼ ) button, then enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When your selection is successfully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE ’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘DOOR
UNLOCK MODE ’’and repeat the
procedure again.
CONTINUED
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When your selection is successfully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE ’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘ KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH ’’
and repeat the procedure again.
Keyless Access BeepWhen KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP is
set to ON, the beeper sounds twice
when you unlock the doors by
grabbing the driver's door handle
while carrying the remote.
When you lock the doors by pushing
the door lock button while carrying
the remote, the beeper sounds once.
You can choose this item to
customize from ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
SETUP ’’by pressing the INFO
(▲ /▼ ) button repeatedly.
CONTINUED
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Headlight Auto Off TimerThe headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate lights go off after the selected
time when you remove the key from
the ignition switch and close the
driver's door. On models with
keyless access system, the lights go
off after the selected time when you
close the driver's door and take the
remote with you. To change how
long the lights stay on before they go
off, follow these instructions:
You can choose this customize item
from‘‘LIGHTING SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
CONTINUED
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When your selection is successfully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE ’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘KEY
AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’
and repeat the procedure again.
Keyless Lock AcknowledgmentWhen you push the LOCK button on
the remote transmitter or the keyless
access remote, some exterior lights
flash, and a beeper sounds when you
push the LOCK button again within 5
seconds to verify that the doors and
the tailgate are locked and the
security system has set (see page
378). You can customize the exterior
lights not to flash and the beeper not
to sound.
You can choose this customize item
from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
CONTINUED
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ꭧ1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
ꭧ 1(P. 138)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 178) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS (P. 139/141)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P. 145) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 379)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 371) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 137)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 144) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR (P. 36)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON (P. 143)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 143/179)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P. 217) FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES (P. 167)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
ꭧ
1(P. 382)
HORN
ꭧ 2
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) ALERT INDICATOR
ꭧ1(P. 514)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 399, 417)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ 1(P. 502)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF BUTTON (P. 509) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON
ꭧ1
(P. 517) IGNITION SWITCH
ꭧ
1
(P. 150)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79)KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT
ꭧ
1(P. 205)
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT VENTILATION
SWITCHESꭧ
1(P. 168)
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
ꭧ
1
(P. 194)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 482)
INTEGRATED DYNAMICS
SYSTEM (IDS) SWITCH
ꭧ1
(P. 519)
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