towing Acura ZDX 2013 Owner's Guide

301Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely to transport your vehicle.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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