key Acura ZDX 2012 Repair Manual

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the igniti on switch is in ON
w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICEWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat (excep t for power lumbar), steering wheel and
outside mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system
*, the seat and outside mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you insert the key into the
ignition switch.
The multi-information disp lay shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
• Driver 1 transmitter is lin ked to memory button 1.
• Driver 2 transmitter is lin ked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat, steering wheel and outside
mirrors adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 94
Driver 1Driver 2
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1.Adjust the driver’s seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirrors to the desired position, and
turn the ignition switch to ON
w*1.2. Press the SET button.
uYou will hear the beeper, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button 1 or 2 within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirror pos itions have been
memorized, the indi cator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
1 or 2).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel and the outside
mirrors will automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you will
hear the beeper, and the indicator light stays on.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Storing a Position in Memory1Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the
outside mirror position before the double-beep.
•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON (w*1.
Set Button
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
■Recalling the Stored Position1
Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or (2).•Adjust the seat, the steer ing wheel or the outside
mirror position.
•Shift into any position except (P.
Memory Buttons

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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
w*1.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up , or down to move the
mirror.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the shift lever in
R; this improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
R.
To activate this feat ure, turn the ignition
switch to ON
w*1 and slide the selector
switch to the left or right side.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
Selector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector
Switch
Slide the selector switch to left
or right to tilt down either side
door mirror.

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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The map lights come on regardless of whether
the doors or the tailgate is open or closed.
■Door activated
The map lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors or the tailgate is
opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
*1
•When any of the door s and the tailgate are
closed, then you press each (map light)
button.
■OFF
The front map lights can be turned on and off
by pressing each (map light) button.
The rear map lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate is open or
closed.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Interior Light Switches1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the map lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors and
the tailgate are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•When you remove the key*1 from the ignition
switch*1 but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 94
The map lights go off immediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door with the key in
the ignition switch or ACCESSORY mode*.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.
If you leave any of the do ors or the tailgate open
without the key in the ignition switch, the interior
lights go off after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated
Position Off
On
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key or
the built-in key.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.

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uuInterior Lights/Inter ior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
q or ON w*1.
■Accessory power socket (next to the
shift lever)
Slide the lid forward until it latches to use it.
■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
■Accessory Power Sockets1Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
120 watts (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.

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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger’s seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off. uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. When a
comfortable temperature is reached,
select LO to keep the seat warm.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Front Seat Heaters*1 Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
If the ignition switch is in ON w*1: The HI
setting heats the seats faster than the LO
setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. When a
comfortable temperature is reached,
select LO to keep the seat warm.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Rear Seat Heaters*1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY q or
ON
w*1. Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
The extended display has three segments to
display detailed information.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP/ button: Press to select any
setting such as the clock or sound control.
RETURN button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
RETURN
Button
Menu Display