rear view mirror 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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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the AUTO indicator comes
on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 143
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor

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uuWhen Driving uBSI (Blind Spot Information)*
Driving
BSI (Blind Spot Information)*
Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When vehicles in adjacent lanes are approaching your vehicle from behind, the
appropriate indicator comes on, providing assistance when you change lanes.
■How the system works
■When the system detects a vehicle
1BSI (Blind Spot Information)*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over
reliance on BSI may result in a collision.
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.
•The BSI alert indicator may not come on due to
obstruction (splashes, etc.) even without the BLIND
SPOT NOT AVAILABLE multi-information display
appearing.
•The BSI alert indicator may come on even with the
message appearing.
3WARNING
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.
●The shift lever is in ( D or (S.●Your vehicle speed is
between 6 mph (10 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h)
Alert zone range
A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m) Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners
Alert Zone
Comes on when:●A vehicle enters the alert zone from
behind to overtake you with a speed
difference of no more than 31 mph
(50 km/h) from your vehicle.
Comes On
Blinks
BSI Alert Indicator: Located near the
outside rearview mirror on both sides.
Blinks when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle.
●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference of
no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Rearview Camera
About Your Rearview Camera
For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual.
An image of the rear view is shown in your vehicle’s rearview mirror when the shift
lever is moved to
R.
The rearview camera has a unique lens that makes objects appear closer or further
than they actually are.
■Rearview Camera Display Area
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
1 About Your Rearview Camera
The view provided by the re ar camera is restricted.
You cannot see the corner ends of the bumper and
what is underneath the bumper.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive on before
backing up. Do not rely on the rearview display,
which does not give you complete information.
Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view.
Use a soft, moist cloth to ke ep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can turn off the rearview display while the shift
lever is in
(R. Press the power button.
The rearview display is turned on every time you shift
to
(R, even if you turned it off the last time.
The rearview mirror gets hot If the rearview display is
used for an extended period.
Rearview Camera
Display
Power Button Sensor:
Adjusts the
display
brightness.
Screen display
Guide linesBumper Approx. 3 m (118 in)
Approx. 2 m (79 in)
Approx. 1 m (39 in)
Approx. 0.2 m (7.8 in)
Approx. 1 m (39 in)
Approx. 2 m (79 in)
Approx. 3 m (118 in) Camera

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Index
Brake Assist System ................................. 256
Fluid ........................................................ 288
Foot Brake ............................................... 254
Indicator ............................................ 68, 336
Parking Brake .......................................... 253
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 136
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 291
Back-Up Lights......................................... 296
Daytime Running Light ....... ..................... 294
Fog Lights ................................................ 292
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 293
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 293
Headlights ............................................... 291
High-Mount Brake Light ..... ..................... 297
Rear License Plate Light............................ 297
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Lights .................... 294
Stop Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Lights.................. 295
Bulb Specifications .................................... 350
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks .............................................. 158
Carrying Cargo .................................. 211, 213
CD Changer ............................................... 177
Certification Label .................................... 351
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 291
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 334Child Safety
................................................. 50
Childproof Door Locks............................. 112
Child Seat .................................................... 50
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 52
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 53
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 58
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ......................... ...... 52
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Using a Tether ........................................... 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 112
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 315
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 313
Client Service Information ....................... 359
Climate Control System ............................ 163
Changing the Mode ................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ............... ........................ 164
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 166
Clock .......................................................... 102
Coat Hook ................................................. 158
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 319, 350
Console Compartment ............................. 154
Controls ..................................................... 101 Coolant (Engine)
...................................... 285
Adding to the Radiator ... ........................ 286
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 285
Overheating ............................................ 332
Temperature Gauge .................................. 87
Creeping ................................................... 227
Cruise Control .......................................... 232
Indicator ................................................... 77
Cup Holders .............................................. 156
Customized Features ................................. 94
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 133
Dead Battery ............................................ 329
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 352
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 131
Rearview Mirror .............. ........................ 141
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 281
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 131
Door Mirrors ............................................. 142
Doors ........................................................ 103
Auto Door Locking.......... ........................ 113
Auto Door Unlocking ...... ........................ 113
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 26, 73
Keys........................................................ 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside.................................. 106

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Index
H
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 292
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 317
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 197
Help Features........................................... 198
HFL Buttons ............................................. 197
HFL Menus .............................................. 199
Information Display.................................. 198
Making a Call .......................................... 203
Muting a Call........................................... 204
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Phonebook .............................................. 205
Receiving a Call ....................................... 204
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call ......................... 204
Transferring a Call ................................... 204
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 145
Headlights ................................................. 131
Aiming .................................................... 291
Automatic Operation ............................... 132
Dimming ......................................... 131, 133
Operating ................................................ 131
Heaters (Seat) ............................ 160, 161, 162
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 197
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 75
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 195
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 351
Engine and Transmission ......................... 351
Vehicle Identification .... ........................... 351
Ignition Switch ......................................... 127
Illumination Control ................................. 136
Button..................................................... 136
Immobilizer System .................................. 120
Indicator.................................................... 76
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 71
Active Damper System............................... 73
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 78, 235
Charging System .......... ..................... 69, 334
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 77, 233
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 232
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 26, 73
ECPS (Electric Controlled Power Steering) System ............................................ 73, 336
Fog Light ................................................... 75
High-Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System ......... .......................... 76
Keyless Access System ............................... 77
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 334
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 74, 248, 250
Maintenance Minder ............................... 273
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 69, 335
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 336
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 28, 71 Security System Alarm............................... 76
SH-AWD
®......................................... 77, 245
Shift Position............................................. 70
Side Airbag Off ................................... 48, 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 46, 72
System Message ....................................... 74
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist) System ...... 72, 243
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 244
Information .............................................. 349
Information Buttons .................................. 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 92
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 136
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .......... 252
Interior Lights ........................................... 151
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 141
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 323
Jump Starting ........................................... 329
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 105
Keyless Access System .............................. 108
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 107

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Index
Keys........................................................... 103
Lockout Prevention .......... ....................... 107
Number Tag............................................ 105
Rear Door Won’t Open ...... ..................... 112
Remote Transmitter ................................ 106
Types and Functions................................ 103
Valet Key ................................................ 105
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown .................................................. 227
L
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 55
Lights .............. .................................. 131, 291
Automatic............................................... 132
Bulb Replacement ................................... 291
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 133
Fog Lights ............................................... 133
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 75
Interior.................................................... 151
Light Switches......................................... 131
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 131
Load Limits ............................................... 213
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 103
Auto Door Locking/Unlock ing ................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 112
From Inside ............................................. 111
From Outside .......................................... 106
Keys........................................................ 103
Using a Key.......... ........................... 107, 108 Lockout Preven
tion System...................... 107
Low Battery Charge .................................. 334
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 334
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 213
M
Maintenance............................................. 269
Battery .................................................... 309
Brake....................................................... 288
Cleaning.................................................. 313
Climate Control ....................................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 285
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 273
Oil ........................................................... 281
Precautions.............................................. 270
Radiator .................................................. 286
Remote Transmitter ................................. 310
Replacing Light Bulbs..... .......................... 291
Safety ...................................................... 271
Service Items ........................................... 275
Tires ........................................................ 300
Transmission Fluid ......... .......................... 287
Under the Hood ...................................... 277
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 335
Map Lights ................................................ 152
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 213
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 87 Mirrors
...................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................ 141
Door ....................................................... 142
Exterior ................................................... 142
Interior Rearview ..................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 267
MP3 ................................................... 177, 183
Multi-Information Display ......................... 88
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 351
O
Odometer................................................... 90
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 280
Adding .................................................... 282
Checking................................................. 281
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 273
Low Oil Pressure Indicato r ................. 68, 334
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 280
Viscosity .................................................. 280
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 278
Panoramic Glass Roof .............................. 126
Power Windows ...................................... 123
Tailgate ........................................... 114, 347
Outside Temperature Display .................... 91
Overheating .............................................. 332

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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ........................ 230
Panic Mode ............................................... 122
Panoramic Glass Roof ............................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 261
Parking Brake ............................................ 253
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............. 68, 336
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 47
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 186
Power Windows ........................................ 123
Precautions While Driving ........................ 226
Rain ......................................................... 226
Pregnant Women ....................................... 33
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 319
R
Radiator..................................................... 286
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 173
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 174
Range .......................................................... 92
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 174
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 354
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ................... 137
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 162
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 149
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 141 Rearview Mirror with
Rearview Camera
Display ..................................................... 262
Refueling .................................................. 263
Fuel Gauge................................................ 87
Gasoline .......................................... 263, 350
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 250, 303, 352
Remote Transmitter ................................. 106
Replacement Battery .................................................... 310
Bulbs ....................................................... 291
Fuses ....................................................... 338
Tires ........................................................ 306
Wiper Blade Rubber .......... ..................... . 298
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 353
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 91
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 142
S
Safe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 26
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belt e-pretensioners ........................... 30
Seat Belts .................................................... 27
Adjusting the Shoulder An chor.................. 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 29
Checking................................................... 34
e-pretensioners ......................................... 30
Fastening .................................................. 31 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 33
Reminder .................................................. 28
Warning Indicator ............................... 28, 71
Seat Heaters ............................. 160, 161, 162
Seats .......................................................... 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Front Seats.............................................. 143
Rear Seats ............................................... 149
Seat Heaters ........................... 160, 161, 162
Security System ........................................ 120
Immobilizer System Indica tor..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 88
Select Lever ........................................ 13, 228
Operation ......................... 13, 229, 230, 231
Releasing ................................................ 331
Won’t Move ........................................... 331
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 171
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Setting the Clock ...................................... 102
SH-AWD ®.................................................. 245
Indicator ................................................... 77
Shift Lever .......................................... 13, 228
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 70, 229
Shifting ..................................................... 228
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 32
Side Airbags ............................................... 42
Cutoff System ........................................... 44