jump cable Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle’s + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second ju mper cable to the
assisting vehicle’s - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, ch eck that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery

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Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts

Index
361
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 255
Accessories and Modifications ................ 267
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 157
Active Head Restraints ............................. 148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 235
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 285
Engine Oil ............................................... 280
Washer ................................................... 290
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 280
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 150
Front Seats.............................................. 143
Head Restraints ....................................... 145
Mirrors.................................................... 141
Rear Seats ............................................... 149
Steering Wheel ....................................... 140
Temperature ............................................. 91
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ...................... 163
Changing the Mode................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows................ ....................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mo de................... 163
Sensor .................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................ 165
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 163
Air Pressure ...................................... 301, 350 Airbags
........................................................ 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision... ................................ 30, 39
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Indicator ........................................ 46, 72, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 47
Sensors...................................................... 35
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 44
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 173
Anti-lock Brak e System (ABS) .................. 255
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 150
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 190
Audio System ............................................ 168
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 172
Auxiliary Input Jack ........ .......................... 169
Error Messages ........................................ 188
General Information ................................ 191
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 183
Reactivating............................................. 170
Recommended CDs ................................. 192
Recommended Devices ............................ 194
Remote Controls ..................................... 190
Security Code .......................................... 170
Theft Protection....................................... 170
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 169 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 194
Authorized Manuals ................................ 358
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 113
Automatic Lighting .................................. 132
Automatic Transmission ........................... 227
Creeping ................................................. 227
Fluid ........................................................ 287
Kickdown ................................................ 227
Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 229, 231
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 331
Shifting ................................................... 228
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 169
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 91
Average Speed ........................................... 92
B
Battery...................................................... 309
Charging System Indicato r................. 69, 334
Jump Starting .......................................... 329
Maintenance (Checking th e Battery) ........ 309
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 310
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 27
Beverage Holders ..................................... 156
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................... 246
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 197
Bluetooth ®Audio ...................................... 186
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 253
Anti-lock Brake System (A BS)................... 255

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Index
Off Indicator ............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
Side Storage Compartment ..................... 155
Snow Tires ................................................ 308
Spare Tire ..................................... .... 319, 350
Spark Plugs ............................................... 350
Specifications ........................................... 350
Specified Fuel ....................... ............ 263, 350
Speedometer .............................................. 87
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 38
Starting the Engine .................................. 223
Does Not Start ........................................ 326
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 127
Jump Starting ......................................... 329
Steering Wheel ........................................ 140
Adjusting ................................................ 140
Stopping ................................................... 261
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) System ................................ 245
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 38
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ....... 2, 3, 127
SYNC Mode .............................................. 165
System Message Indicator ......................... 74
T
Tachometer................................................ 87
Tailgate ..................................................... 114
Unable to Open ...................................... 347 Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 91
Temperature Sensor ................................. 166
Time (Setting) ........................................... 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................................................... 248
Indicator ............................................ 74, 337
Tires ........................................................... 300
Air Pressure ..................................... 301, 350
Checking and Maintaining....................... 300
Compact Spare Tire ....... .......................... 319
Inspection................................................ 300
Labeling .................................................. 301
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 319
Regulations ............................................. 303
Rotation .................................................. 307
Tire Chains .............................................. 308
Wear Indicators ....................................... 305
Winter ..................................................... 308
Tools .......................................................... 318
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 215
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 216
Load Limits .............................................. 215
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 219
Emergency .............................................. 344
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 248
Indicator ............................................ 74, 337
Transmission ............................................. 228
Automatic ............................................... 228
Fluid ........................................................ 287 Number................................................... 351
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Shift Position Indicator....
................... 70, 229
Trip Meter ................................................... 91
Troubleshooting ....................................... 317
Blown Fuse.............................................. 338
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing .................................. 344
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 326
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 332
Premium Gasoline ........................... 263, 350
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 319
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 17, 112
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 331
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 131
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 155
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 106
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 168, 169
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 194
V
Valet Key................................................... 105
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5