tailgate Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

ꭧ: If equippedDRIVER'S FRONT
AIRBAG (P. 10, 28)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 180)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 151)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS (P. 217)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 171) POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 153)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 457) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 176)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (P. 371)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 396)PANORAMIC GLASS
ROOF SWITCH (P. 174)
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 177)
PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 28)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 220)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 228)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 477)
GAUGES (P. 76)
REAR SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
ꭧ(P. 170)USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 257, 266, 342, 351)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 78)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTEGRATED DYNAMICS
SYSTEM (IDS) SWITCH
ꭧ
(P. 519) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR (P. 36)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON (P. 143)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Introduction
The following pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers,
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the front.
See pages 39－57 for important
guidelines on how to properly protect
infants, small children, and larger
children who ride in your vehicle.
1. Close and Lock the Doors
After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors and the
tailgate are closed and locked.
Your vehicle has a door and
tailgate open indicator (red)
on the instrument panel to indicate
when any door or the tailgate is
open.
See page 151 for how to lock the
doors, and page 69 for how the door
and tailgate open indicator works. Your vehicle also has a door and
tailgate open indicator on the multi-
information display to indicate when
a specific door or the tailgate is open.
You will see the appropriate
indicator(s) and the message for
each condition.
You will also hear a beep when you
turn the ignition switch
ꭧto the ON
(II) position, and each time you open
any door or the tailgate with the key
in the ON (II) position.
ꭧ : 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.
When one or more doors are open,
the ‘‘DOOR OPEN ’’message will
come on.
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When the tailgate is open, the
‘‘TAILGATE OPEN ’’message will
come on.
When the tailgate or one or more
doors are open, the corresponding
indicator for each condition will
come on.
The above illustration shows that all
doors and the tailgate are open. Locking the doors and the tailgate
reduces the chance of someone
being thrown out of the vehicle
during a crash, and it helps prevent
passengers from accidentally
opening a door or the tailgate and
falling out.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
also helps prevent an outsider from
unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate when you come to a stop.
Your vehicle has the auto door
locking/unlocking feature. For more
information, see page 128.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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●Make sure any unused seat beltthat a child can reach is buckled,the lockable retractor is activated,
and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
If a child wraps a loose
seat belt around their neck, they
can be seriously or fatally injured.
(See page 51 for how to activate
and deactivate the lockable
retractor.)
●Never let two children use the
same seat belt.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
●Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states, Canadian provinces/
territories, and can be very
hazardous. For example, infants and small
children left in a vehicle on a hot
day can die from heatstroke. A
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
●Lock all doors and the tailgate
when your vehicle is not in use.Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles.●Keep vehicle keys/remotetransmitters or keyless accessremotes out of the reach of
children.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch
ꭧ, and open the tailgate,
which can lead to accidental injury
or death. ꭧ
: 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.
Protecting Children －General Guidelines
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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Your vehicle's exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
follow the information on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:●The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.●You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.●The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as follows:
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
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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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ꭧ: If equipped
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 153)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 180)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 151) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 171)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 457)
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 176) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63)
GAUGES (P. 76)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 78)
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 396)
PANORAMIC GLASS
ROOF SWITCH (P. 174)
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON (P. 177)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 220)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 228)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 477)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS (P. 217) REAR SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
ꭧ(P. 170)AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 371)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 257, 266, 342, 351)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
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ꭧ: If equipped
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
SH-AWD INDICATOR
(P. 70) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 70)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 592)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 591)
DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR
(P. 69)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 71)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 72)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 66, 594)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 67) VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P. 68)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 71)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 72)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P. 69) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 66)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 71) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 78)
MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 69)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 72)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 65, 593)
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 73) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 71)
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 74)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATOR
ꭧ
(P. 73) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 75)
COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM
(CMBS) INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 74)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 67)
Instrument Panel
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Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch
ꭧto the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has two functions:
1. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your
vehicle's tires are significantly low
on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 91).
Check the tire pressure monitor on
the multi-information display and
determine the cause (see page 491). If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
information display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinflated, call a professional
towing service. For more
information, see page 602.
2. If this indicator begins to flash,
there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. The indicator continues to
flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more information, see page
493.
Message Indicator
This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page 79) to see the message (see
page 90).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.Door/Tailgate Open
Indicator
This indicator comes on red if any
door or the tailgate is open.
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/or
the tailgate is open (see page 12).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
POSITION
SETUP
(P. 114) MEMORY POSITION LINK Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and
the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. ON
ꭧ
1
115
OFF
AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING
WHEEL Moves the steering wheel fully up when you get in/
get out of the vehicle.
ON
ꭧ
1
116
OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
ꭧ 2
(P. 118) DOOR UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver's door handle. DRIVER DOOR
ꭧ
1
119
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors. ON
ꭧ
1
120
OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors. ON
ꭧ
1
121
OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP
(P. 123) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. 60 sec
124
30 sec
ꭧ 1
15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver's door. 60 sec
125
30 sec 0 sec
15 sec
ꭧ 1
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position. MAX LOW
126
HIGH MIN
MID
ꭧ 1
ꭧ 1: Default setting
ꭧ 2: On models with keyless access system
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