automatic transmission Acura ZDX 2013 User Guide

Index
316Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 214
Accessories and Modifications................. 225
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 158
Active Head Restraints............................. 149
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 243
Engine Oil ................................................ 238
Washer .................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 238
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 151
Front Seats .............................................. 144
Head Restraints........................................ 146
Mirrors .................................................... 142
Rear Seats................................................ 150
Steering Wheel ........................................ 141
Temperature .............................................. 89
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 163
Changing the Mode ................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 269
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 163
Air Pressure....................................... 259, 306Airbags........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 18
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator........................................ 45, 70, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ..................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 214
Indicator.................................................... 70
Armrest..................................................... 151
Audio System............................................ 168
Authorized Manuals................................ 314
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 115
Automatic Lighting.................................. 133
Automatic Transmission........................... 188
Creeping ................................................. 188
Fluid ........................................................ 245
Kickdown ................................................ 188
Operating the Shift Lever........... 12, 190, 192
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 191
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 289
Shifting ................................................... 189
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 89
Average Speed........................................... 90
BBattery...................................................... 267
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 292
Jump Starting ......................................... 287
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 267
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 268
Belts (Seat).................................................. 27
Beverage Holders..................................... 157
Blind Spot Information (BSI)................... 205
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 62
Brake System............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Brake Assist System................................. 215
Fluid ....................................................... 246
Foot Brake .............................................. 213
Indicator ........................................... 66, 294
Parking Brake.......................................... 212
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 137
Bulb Replacement.................................... 249
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 254
Daytime Running Light............................ 252
Fog Lights ............................................... 250
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 251
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 251
Headlights .............................................. 249
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 255
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 255
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Lights.................... 252
Stop Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and
Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 253

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Bulb Specifications................................... 306CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 63
Cargo Hooks............................................. 159
Carrying Cargo................................. 173, 175
Certification Label................................... 307
Changing Bulbs........................................ 249
Charging System Indicator................ 67, 292
Child Safety................................................ 49
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 114
Child Seat................................................... 49
Booster Seats ............................................ 62
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 51
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 52
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 57
Larger Children ......................................... 61
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 51
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 53
Using a Tether .......................................... 59
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 272
Cleaning the Interior............................... 270
Client Service Information....................... 315
Climate Control System........................... 163
Changing the Mode................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 164
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 269Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 163
Clock.............................................................. 9
Coat Hook................................................. 159
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 277, 306
Console Compartment............................. 155
Controls..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 243
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 244
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 243
Overheating ............................................ 290
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Creeping.................................................... 188
Cruise Control........................................... 193
Indicator .................................................... 75
Cup Holders.............................................. 157
Customized Features.................................. 92
DDaytime Running Lights........................... 134
Dead Battery............................................. 287
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 308
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 132
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 142
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 239
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 132
Door Mirrors............................................. 143Doors......................................................... 106
Auto Door Locking .................................. 115
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 115
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 26, 71
Keys ........................................................ 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside ...................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 108
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 111
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 261
Driving...................................................... 171
Automatic Transmission .......................... 188
Braking ................................................... 212
Cruise Control ......................................... 193
Shifting Gear ........................................... 189
Starting the Engine.................................. 185
Driving Position Memory System............ 139
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 269
EElapsed Time............................................... 90
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 202
Emergency................................................ 301
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 310
Engine....................................................... 307
Coolant ................................................... 243
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Oil ........................................................... 238
Starting ................................................... 185

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Engine Coolant......................................... 243
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 244
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 243
Overheating............................................. 290
Temperature Gauge................................... 86
Engine Oil.................................................. 238
Adding .................................................... 240
Checking ................................................. 239
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 238
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide)................................... 63
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 272
Exterior Mirrors......................................... 143FFeatures..................................................... 167
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 241
Flat Tire..................................................... 277
Floor Mats................................................. 271
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 245
Brake ....................................................... 246
Engine Coolant ........................................ 243
Windshield Washer .................................. 248
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seats................... 150Foot Brake................................................ 213
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)........... 196
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 37
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation.............................................. 161
Front Seats................................................ 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Fuel...................................................... 13, 221
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 90
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 90
Recommendation .................................... 221
Refueling................................................. 221
Fuel Economy........................................... 224
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 13, 223
Message.................................................. 293
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 13, 222
Fuses
Locations................................................. 295
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 221
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 90
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling................................................. 221Gauges........................................................ 86
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 189
Glass (care)............................................... 273
Glove Box................................................. 154
HHalogen Bulbs.......................................... 250
Handling the Unexpected....................... 275
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 146
Headlights................................................ 132
Aiming.................................................... 249
Automatic Operation .............................. 133
Dimming......................................... 132, 134
Operating ............................................... 132
Heaters (Seat)................................... 161, 162
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 73
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver........... 169IIdentification Numbers............................ 307
Engine and Transmission ......................... 307
Vehicle Identification............................... 307
Illumination Control................................ 137
Button .................................................... 137
Immobilizer System.................................. 122
Indicator ................................................... 74
Indicators.................................................... 66

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 70
BSI (Blind Spot Information) ...................... 76
Charging System............................... 67, 292
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 194
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 193
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 26, 71
Fog Light .................................................. 73
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ............. 77
High-Beam................................................ 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
Keyless Access System............................... 75
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 78
Lights On .................................................. 73
Low Fuel ................................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 292
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 72, 208, 210
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 293
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 294
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 28, 69
Security System Alarm............................... 75
SH-AWD®......................................... 76, 204
Shift Position............................................. 68
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 45, 70
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 68
Turn Signal ............................................... 73
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 71, 202
VSA® OFF.......................................... 71, 203
Information.............................................. 305Information Buttons................................... 87
Instant Fuel Economy................................. 90
Instrument Panel........................................ 65
Brightness Control ................................... 137
Interior Lights........................................... 152
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 142
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 281
Jump Starting........................................... 287KKey Number Tag....................................... 107
Keyless Access System............................... 109
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 111
Keys........................................................... 106
Lockout Prevention .................................. 111
Number Tag ............................................ 107
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 114
Remote Transmitter ................................. 108
Types and Functions ................................ 106
Kickdown.................................................. 188
LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 199
LATCH (Child Seats).................................... 54
Lights................................................. 132, 249
Automatic ............................................... 133
Bulb Replacement ................................... 249
Daytime Running Lights........................... 134
Fog Lights ............................................... 134
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 152
Light Switches ......................................... 132
Lights On Indicator .................................... 73
Turn Signals ............................................ 132
Load Limits................................................ 175
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 106
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 115
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
From Inside ............................................. 113
From Outside .......................................... 108
Keys ........................................................ 106
Using a Key ..................................... 109, 111
Lockout Prevention System..................... 111
Low Battery Charge................................. 292
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 66, 292
Lower Anchors............................................ 54
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 175

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Tires........................................................... 258
Air Pressure ..................................... 259, 306
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 258
Compact Spare Tire ................................. 277
Inspection ................................................ 258
Labeling................................................... 259
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 277
Regulations.............................................. 261
Rotation .................................................. 265
Tire Chains .............................................. 266
Wear Indicators ....................................... 263
Winter ..................................................... 266
Tools.......................................................... 276
Towing a Trailer........................................ 177
Equipment and Accessories...................... 178
Load Limits .............................................. 177
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 181
Emergency............................................... 301
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 208
Indicator ............................................ 72, 294
Transmission.............................................. 189
Automatic ............................................... 189
Fluid ........................................................ 245
Number ................................................... 307
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 191
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 68, 190
Trip Meter................................................... 89Troubleshooting....................................... 275
Blown Fuse.............................................. 295
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 16
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 17
Emergency Towing .................................. 301
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 284
Noise When Braking .................................. 17
Overheating ............................................ 290
Premium Gasoline ........................... 221, 306
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 277
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 16, 114
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 289
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Turn Signals.............................................. 132
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 73
UUnder-floor Storage Area........................ 156
Unlocking the Doors................................ 108VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 307
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 202
Off Button............................................... 203
Off Indicator.............................................. 71
System Indicator ........................................ 71
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 238, 306
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 202
WWarning and Information Messages........ 79
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 292
Warning Labels.......................................... 64
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 312
Watts........................................................ 306
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 263
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 281
Window Washers..................................... 135
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 248
Switch .................................................... 135
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 125
Windshield............................................... 135
Cleaning ................................................. 273
Washer Fluid ........................................... 248
Wiper Blades........................................... 256
Wipers and Washers ............................... 135
Winter Tires.............................................. 266
Snow Tires .............................................. 266
Tire Chains.............................................. 266
Wipers and Washers................................ 135
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 256
Worn Tires................................................ 258