wipers Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 131)
❙Fog Lights (P 133)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 134)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P 232)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 231)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 231)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons (P 190)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 197)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 88)
❙/ (Information) Button (P 88)34
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Brightness Control (P 136)
❙Keyless Access Remote Slot* (P 130)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance
Button* (P 240)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Buttons* (P 235)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button* (P 128)
* Not available on all models

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
Controls (P 101)
Turn Signals (P 131)
LeftRight
Turn Signal Control Lever
Lights (P 131)
Light Control Switches
High Beam
Low
Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P 134)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer
fluid.
*
Not available on all models

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 102
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Function s .................. 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 106
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength*...................................... 110Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 111
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 113
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 114
Security System ................................ 120
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 123
Opening and Closing the Panoramic
Glass Roof ........................................ 126
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ............................... 127
Ignition Switch ................................. 127
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*........... 128
Turn Signals ..................................... 131
Light Switches.................................. 131
Fog Lights ........................................ 133
Daytime Running Lights ................... 133
Wipers and Washers ........................ 134
Brightness Control ........................... 136
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button........................................ 137
Driving Position Memory System ...... 138
Adjusting the Steeri ng Wheel .......... 140
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 141
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 143
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 151
Interior Lights .................................. 151
Interior Convenience Items .............. 153
Climate Con trol System................... 163
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 163
Synchronized Mode ......................... 165
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 166
* Not available on all models

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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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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way.
u The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with
your hands.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICEDo not open the hood wh en the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Hood Release
Handle
Pull
Lever

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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