ignition Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Guide

uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
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Controls
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
To open: Press the UNLOCK button twice
within 20 seconds and hold it down for the
second time. If the windows stop midway,
repeat the procedure.
■Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function
Close
Open
■Opening Windows, Panoramic Glass Roof, and Sunshades with
the Remote Transmitter1 Opening Windows, Panoramic Glass Roof, and Sunshades with
the Remote Transmitter
The sunshades will not stop opening and will
continue moving to the full open position. You
cannot operate the power windows with the remote
transmitter when the key is in the ignition switch.
Unlock
Button

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Opening and Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof
You can only operate the panoramic glass roof and the sunshades switches when
the ignition switch is in ON
w*1. Use the switch in the front of the ceiling to open
and close the panoramic glass roof and the sunshades.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly, then release.
The panoramic glass roof or sunshades will
automatically open all the way. To stop the
panoramic glass roof or sunshades midway,
push the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the panoramic glass roof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the panoramic
glass roof switch. uThe sunshades will open automatically and
the panoramic glass roof will start to tilt up.
To close: Push the switch fo rward firmly, then
release.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof1 Opening/Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof
NOTICEOpening the panoramic glas s roof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice can
damage the panoramic glas s roof panel or motor.
The power panoramic glass roof and sunshades can
be operated for up to 10 minutes after you turn the
ignition switch off
*1.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
The panoramic glass roof can operate only when the
sunshades are fully open.
The sunshades can be opened or closed to adjust the
amount of light that enters the cabin.
The sunshades can operate only when the panoramic
glass roof is fully closed.
The front and rear sunshades cannot be operated
individually.
3WARNING
Opening or closing the panoramic glass
roof or sunshades on someone’s hands or
fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the panoramic glass roof and sunshades
before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(P.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
•In LOCK (0: REMOVE KEY.•In ACCESSORY (q: REMOVE KEY
The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
(0 to ACCESSORY (q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
Models without keyless access remote
0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
w ON: This is the position when driving.
e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON w when you let go of
the key.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button*
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Controls
■Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Ignition Switch
PositionLOCK (0)
(with/without
the key)
ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III)
Without Keyless
Access System●Engine is turned off
and power is shut
down.
●The steering wheel is
locked.
●No electrical
components can be
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
the accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.
●All electrical
components can be
used.
●Use this position to
start the engine.
●The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Power ModeACCESSORY START
With Keyless Access
System and ENGINE
START/STOP ButtonIndicator-Off●Engine is turned off
and POWER is shut
down.
●The steering wheel is
locked.
●No electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-On or blinking
Off (engine is running)
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
the accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
Indicator-On (engine
is turned off)
Off (engine is
running)
●All electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-Off●The mode
automatically returns
to ON after the
engine starts.
VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK)ON
On
Off
Indicator is:

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
w*1.
Light Switches
Rotating the light swit ch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you remove the key*1 from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 75
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause th e battery to discharge.High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON w*1.
When you turn the light switch to
Y, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness. u
You can change the AUTO light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 94
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds a fter you remove the key*1 and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 94
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in
the
Y position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control1 Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambien t light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam head lights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
w*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off th e daytime running lights.
When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on.
2 Fog Light Indicator P. 75
Fog Light Switch

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
w*1.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver, the wipers make
one more sweep before stopping.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICEDo not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICEIn cold weather, the bl ades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
a MIST
c INT : Low speed with
intermittent
b OFF
d LO : Low speed wipe
e HI : High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
a
b
c
d
e
Long delay
Short delay

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers al so operate when you
turn the windshield wash ers for the first time
after the ignition switch is turned to ON
w*1.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Headlight Washers*1Headlight Washers*
The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
Headlight
Washer Button
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
w*1, you can use the
+ or - button to adjust instrument panel
brightness.
Brighten: Press the
+ button.
Dim: Press the
- button.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
If you press the
(+ button until the brightness display
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the
reduced instrument pane l brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
You can customize when the glare reduction
function starts. 2 Customized Features P. 94Button-
(+Button