Acura ZDX 2013 Owner's Manual

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
1.Store the center seat belt buckle into the
pocket in the rear seat-back.
2.Lower the head restraints to their lowest
positions.
3.Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats
1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the cargo area.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
tailgate open.
2Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 63
To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 46
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Pocket
Release
Lever

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest
Controls
Armrest
Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.
■Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate is open or
closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate is
opened.
•You unlock the driver’s door.
•When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
•When any of the doors and the tailgate are
closed, then you press each (map light)
button.■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors and
the tailgate are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
2Customized Features P. 92
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the doors or the tailgate open with
the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), the interior
lights go off after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated
PositionOff
On

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.■ON
The light comes on regardless of whether the
tailgate is open or closed.■Door activated
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the (map light) button.
Front
Rear■Cargo Area LightDoor Activated
Position
OffOn

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Your vehicle has a multi-function center
console. It includes beverage holders, storage
compartments, an armrest, storage trays for
coins or small items, and a sliding tray.
Push the button on either side of the console
compartment to open the console
compartment.
■Console Compartment
1Console Compartment
The console compartment light comes on when the
parking lights are on.
Sliding Tray
ButtonCoin Trays

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Pull the handle to open the cargo floor lid.
Located on the side panel in the cargo area.
Pull up the handle and remove the lid.
■Under-floor Storage Area
Handle
■Side Storage Compartment
Handle

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Slide the lid and the tray to use the front seat
beverage holders.■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down and pull the lid to use
the rear seat beverage holders. To close the
lid, push it down until it latches.
■Beverage Holders
1Beverage HoldersNOTICESpilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.1Rear seat beverage holders
When you put back the armrest in the center seat-
back, make sure the lid is closed properly.

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158Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Accessory power socket (next to the
shift lever)
Slide the lid forward until it latches to use it.■Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets
1Accessory Power SocketsNOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
120 watts (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
There are coat hooks on the rear left and right
grab handles. Pull them down to use them.
Use the floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in
the cargo area.
■Coat Hooks
1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy
items.
■Cargo Hooks
1Cargo Hooks
Heavy objects may damage the hook.
Hooks