transmission Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls)
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Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
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5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
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61
Features (
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink
®, and other convenience items
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219
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
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453
Driving (engine and transmission operation)
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471
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
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531
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
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577
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
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605
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)
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621
Index
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INDEX
Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Contents
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Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steering
column.
Features
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience features.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you're
planning to tow a trailer.
Maintenance
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailed
information.
Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuel
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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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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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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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Operation GuidanceYou can only place the vehicle in the
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode if the
transmission is in Park. You will see
the‘‘SHIFT TO PARK ’’message on
the multi-information display if you
press the engine start/stop button to
turn the vehicle off with the shift
lever in any other position except P
(Park).
If the power mode is in
ACCESSORY, the ACCESSORY
MODE will appear.
You will also see the ‘‘TO TURN
VEHICLE OFF: ’’message on the
multi-information display. Press the
engine start/stop button twice to
change the power mode from
ACCESSORY to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
SHIFT TO PARK
ACCESSORY MODE
TO TURN VEHICLE OFF
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Keyless Access System
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Instruments and Controls
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important information on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive™(SH-AWD
®) system,
the vehicle stability assist (VSA
®),
aka electronic stability control (ESC)
system, active damper system (if
equipped), the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), the
collision mitigation braking system ™
(CMBS ™) (if equipped), the blind
spot information system (BSI) (if
equipped), and facts you need if you
are planning to tow a trailer or drive
off-high way. Driving Guidelines
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472
Preparing to Drive
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472
Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access
System)
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473
Check Starting System
Message
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474
Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System)
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475
Check Starting System Message
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476
Automatic Transmission
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477
Driving with the Paddle
Shifters
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482
Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive ™(SH-AWD
®)
System
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487
Parking
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489
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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490
Braking System
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495
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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496
Collision Mitigation Braking System ™(CMBS ™)
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498Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
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508
Blind Spot Information System
(BSI)
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511
Integrated Dynamics System
(IDS)
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519
Towing a Trailer
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522
Off-Highway Driving
Guidelines
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528
Driving
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Driving
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Shift Lever Position IndicatorsThese indicators between the
tachometer and speedometer show
which position the shift lever is in.
Using a paddle shift mode, the gear
position indicator shows you the
selected gear number (see page
482).
The‘‘D ’’indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
flashes while driving (in any shift
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission. 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.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the
‘‘D ’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
When the ‘‘D ’’indicator warns of a
possible problem with the
transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION ’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
91).
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Automatic Transmission
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Driving
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ShiftingTo shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal, and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then move the
lever. You cannot shift out of Park
when the ignition switch is in the
LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.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);
and ACCESSORY mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). See
page 196 for ignition switch and
power mode comparison.
To shift from:
Do this:
PtoR Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever release
button.
RtoP
NtoR DtoS Press the shift lever release
button.
StoD
DtoN
NtoD RtoN Move the shift lever.
Park (P)
－This position
mechanically locks the transmission.
Use Park whenever you are turning
off or starting the engine. To shift out
of Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and press the release button on
the shift lever. Make sure your foot is
off the accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release on
page 480.
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You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park.On models without keyless accesssystemThe shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.On models with keyless access
systemThe shift lever must be in Park
before you change the power mode
from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Reverse (R)
－Press the brake
pedal and press the release button on
the front of the shift lever to shift
from Park to reverse. To shift from
reverse to neutral, come to a
complete stop, and then shift. Press
the release button before shifting
into reverse from neutral.
Neutral (N) －Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with the
engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear. Drive (D)
－Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 6) for your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting up at
higher engine speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up faster.
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Automatic Transmission
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Driving
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