trailer Acura ZDX 2013 User Guide

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uuWhen DrivinguForward Collision Warning (FCW)
Driving
FCW may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle, and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead under the following conditions.■FCW Limitations
Condition
●The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.●A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.●A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.●When either your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you accelerates rapidly.●The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique vehicle such as a tractor.●When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an extended period that makes it difficult for the sensor/camera to
properly detect a vehicle in front of you.●When there are pedestrians or animals in front of your vehicle.●When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).●A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.●An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).●When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●When the temperature inside the system is high.●A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.●You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).●When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.●When streetlights are perceived as the taillight of a vehicle in front of yours.●When driving at night, the vehicle ahead of you is running with either taillight bulb burned out.●When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.●When your vehicle is towing a trailer.

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uuWhen DrivinguLane Departure Warning (LDW)
Driving
LDW may not activate or may not recognize lanes, and may activate even when
keeping in the middle of a lane under the following conditions.■LDW Limitations
Condition
●When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).●A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.●An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).●When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●When the temperature inside the system is high.●A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.●You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).●When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.●When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.●When your vehicle is towing a trailer.●When you drive on a wet road surface following another vehicle.uThe camera may perceive the tire tracks in the water as lane lines.
●When there is snow or wheel tracks on the side of the road.●When the road has many repaired area or an erased lane line.●When the vehicle is running over painted signs or crosswalk markings.●When you drive in a lane with specific lane markups (e.g., bots-dots).

uuWhen DrivinguBSI (Blind Spot Information)
206Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle Comes on when:●A vehicle enters the alert zone from
behind to overtake you with a speed
difference of no more than 31 mph
(50 km/h) from your vehicle.
Comes On

Blinks
BSI Alert Indicator: Located near the
outside rearview mirror on both sides.Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction of the
detected vehicle. The beeper sounds three times.●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference of
no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
1BSI (Blind Spot Information)
The BSI alert indicator may not come on under
following conditions:•A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.•A vehicle is parked in a side lane.•The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10
km/h).•An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.
Turn the system off when towing a trailer. The system
does not work properly for the following reasons:•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, chasing the BSI alert to come on.
BSI may be adversely affected when:•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are
detected.•An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.•Driving on a curved road.•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.•The system picks up external electrical interference.•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).

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uuMaintenance Minder
TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder
TM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
Message System Message
Indicator
Sub Items Main
Item
*1: If the message SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12 months after the display is
reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect these items:
•Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
•Suspension components
•Driveshaft boots
•Brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
•All fluid levels and condition of fluids
•Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections
#
*4: If you regularly drive in very high (over 110 °F, 43 °C) or very low (-20 °F, -29 °C) temperatures, or
regularly tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles/12,000 km, then every 15,000 miles/24,000 km.CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2
●Replace air cleaner element
*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer fluid
4
●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6
●Replace rear differential fluid
*5

249Maintenance
Replacing Light BulbsHeadlight BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to inspect and replace high/low beam headlights.High/Low beam headlight:
35W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
■High/Low Beam Headlights
1Headlight BulbsNOTICEThe headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
The exterior lights’ inside lenses (headlights, brake
lamps, etc.) may fog temporarily after a car wash or
while driving in the rain. This does not impact the
exterior light function.
However, if you see a large amount of water or ice
accumulated inside the lenses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

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uuFusesuCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each FuseThe current rating in brackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.
■Primary Engine Compartment
Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
Battery
120 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
STD
40 A
2
−
−
−
−
Headlight Washer
*
(30 A)
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Option
40 A
−
(30 A)
−
(30 A)
3
IG Main
50 A
Sub Fan Motor
40 A
−
−
Driver’s Fuse Box STD
60 A
Main Fan Motor
40 A
Driver’s Light Main
30 A
Wiper Motor
30 A
−
−
4
Heater Motor
40 A
5
Passenger’s Light Main
30 A
6
−
−
7
−
−
8
Rear Defroster
40 A
9
Trailer Turn/Stop Lights
(7.5 A)
10
Stop & Horn
15 A
11
Trailer Small Lights
(7.5 A)
12
ADS
*
(30 A)
13
IG Coil
15 A
14
FI Sub
15 A
15
Back Up
10 A
16
Interior Light
7.5 A
17
FI Main
15 A
18
DBW
15 A
19
Woofer
15 A
20
MG Clutch
7.5 A
21
Radiator Fan Timer
7.5 A
Circuits Protected
Amps.
* Not available on all models

322Index
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