Acura ZDX 2013 Owner's Manual

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button
130Controls
If you open the driver's door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If
the buzzer continues even after the remote is
put back inside, place it within its operational
range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the all the doors is closed,
warning buzzers sound from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the multi-information display notifies the
driver inside that the remote is out.■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver's door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder■Keyless Access Remote Reminder
1Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system's operational range, and the driver's door is
closed, the warning function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/ STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/ STOP button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put a keyless access remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the remote is
within the system's operational range.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
The keyless access system main switch is in the
glove box. Switch the keyless access system on
or off.
Turning off the keyless access system cancels
all the system features.
To change the power mode, insert the keyless
access remote into the slot while the keyless
access system main switch is off.■When inserting the remote into the slot
Push the keyless access remote with the built-
in key side towards you into the slot until you
hear a click.■When removing the remote from the
slot
Turn off the power mode before removing the
keyless access remote from the slot.
■Keyless Access System On and Off
1Keyless Access System On and Off
If you need to give the key to someone else, remove
the built-in key from the keyless access remote by
pressing the release button, and give the remote as a
valet key.
Keyless Access Remote
System Main Switch■Keyless Access Remote Slot
1Keyless Access Remote Slot
Use the slot if you cannot operate the keyless access
system, or the remote’s battery is weak. Inserting the
keyless access remote into the slot allows for the
ENGINE START/STOP button to operate.
To avoid damaging the slot, do not insert any other
objects into the slot or put a sticker on the keyless
access remote.
Keyless Access
RemoteSlot

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Lights On Indicator P. 73
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
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You can change the AUTO light sensitivity
setting.2Customized Features P. 92
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the
remote with you, and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER setting.
2Customized Features P. 92
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.■Automatic Lighting Control
1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light SensorBright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The headlight switch is off or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.
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.
2Fog Light Indicator P. 73
Fog Light Switch

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Continued
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.■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 lever, the wipers make
one more sweep before stopping.
1Wipers and WashersNOTICEDo 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 blades 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 RingPull to
use
washer.MIST
INT: Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Long delay
Short delay

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
136Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode is set to ON.
■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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
power mode is in ON, you can use the
(+ or
(- button to adjust instrument panel
brightness.
Brighten: Press the
(+ button.
Dim: Press the
(- button.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
If you press the
(+ button until the brightness display
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
You can customize when the glare reduction
function starts.
2Customized Features P. 92
(-Button
(+Button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ButtonNOTICEWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory SystemYou can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and
outside mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with the keyless access system, the seat
and outside mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which you used to unlock the vehicle when
you enter.
•Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
•Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat, steering wheel and outside
mirrors adjustment function.
2Customized Features P. 92
When opening the driver’s door, the customized
features you have previously set using the same
remote are also recognized. They include:•Keyless memory settings•Audio system settings•Climate control settings•Navigation system preferences
Driver 1Driver 2