brake light Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Driving Position Memory System Buttons (P 139)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P 117)
❙Glove Box (P 153)
❙Parking Brake (P 253)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 278)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (Unlocking Fuel Fill Door) (P 111)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 339)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 142)
❙Power Window Switches (P 123)
❙Integrated Dynamics System
(IDS) Switch* (P 252)
❙Panoramic Glass Roof/
Sunshade Switch
(P 126)
❙Map Lights (Front) (P 152)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 141)
❙HomeLink® Button (P 195)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 38)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 38)
❙Shift Lever Automatic
Transmission
(P 227)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Fog Lights (P 133, 292)
❙How to Refuel (P 264)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 277)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 134, 298)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 142)
❙Tires (P 300, 319)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 106)
❙Headlights (P 131, 291)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker/Daytime Running
Lights
(P 131, 293)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 297)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P 114)
❙Tailgate Open Handle (P 115)
❙Stop/Taillights (P 295)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 295)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 295)
❙Rearview Camera (P 262)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 297)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 296)

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
System Indicator VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Electronically
Controlled Power
Steering System
(ECPS) Indicator
*
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Cruise Control
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Cruise Main
Indicator
*
TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 87)/Multi-Information Display (P 88)/
System Indicators
(P 68)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Temperature Gauge
SH-AWD Indicator
Keyless Access
System Indicator
*
Active Damper
System Indicator*
Blind Spot
Information
Indicator
*
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
U.S.
Canada Canada
U.S.

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 269)
Under the Hood (P 277)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 291)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 298)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 300)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pre ssures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
0 to q*1.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button* at
the same time.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
q to 0*1
and I cannot remove the
key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS acti vates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pre ssure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproo f lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this func tion, push the lever
to the UNLOCK position.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatica lly for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger ar e not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not
available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of
87 or higher.
This will result in decreased en gine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.
Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required. The
long-term use of a lower PON ga soline can lead to engine
damage.

uuSeat Belts uAbout Your Seat Belts
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Safe DrivingVehicles equipped with CMBSTM also have seat
belt e-pretensioners in the front seats that
automatically start to retract if your vehicle
gets too close to another vehicle in front of
you. They begin with a light tug to alert the
driver, then tighten if the system detects that
your vehicle may collide with the vehicle in
front of you. The e-pretensioners will release if
a collision is avoided.
2 CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM)* P. 257
2 Brake Assist System P. 256
■Seat Belt e-pretensioners*1Seat Belt e-pretensioners*
If the automatic seat belt tensioners are activated
during a collision, both of the front seat belt
assemblies and all relate d components must be
replaced. 2 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners P. 29
The front passengers e-pretensioner does not
activate when the passe ngers front airbag is
automatically turned off.
* Not available on all models

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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 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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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distan ce, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 213
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in th e front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can inte rfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock a ll doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 111
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 143
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 145
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 140
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo ar ea or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.