windshield wipers Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

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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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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Index
Vehicle Identification Number................. 351
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 243
Off Button ............................................... 244
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 280, 350
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 243
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 80
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 334
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (W arranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 356
Watts ......................................................... 350
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 305
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 323
Window Washers ...................................... 134
Adding/Refilling Fluid ........ ....................... 290
Switch ..................................................... 134
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 123
Windshield ................................................ 134
Cleaning .................................................. 316
Washer Fluid............................................ 290
Wiper Blades ........................................... 298
Wipers and Washers ................................ 134
Winter Tires ............................................... 308
Snow Tires ............................................... 308
Tire Chains .............................................. 308 Wipers and Washers
................................. 134
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 298
WMA ................................................. 177, 183
Worn Tires ................................................ 300
X
XM® Radio ................................................ 175