cruise control Acura ZDX 2013 Owner's Manual

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P132)
❙Fog Lights
(P134)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(P192)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons() See the Navigation Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons() See the Navigation Manual❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Brightness Control
(P137)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
(P192)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P135)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P193)
❙Keyless Access Remote Slot
(P131)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P129)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P87)
❙
(Information) Button
(P87)
* Not available on all models

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 65)
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator VSA® OFF IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorSide Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
IndicatorShift Lever Position
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P86)
/Multi-Information Display
(P87)
/System Indicators
(P66)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsTemperature
Indicator SH-AWD Indicator Keyless Access
System Indicator
Blind Spot
Information
Indicator
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
U.S.
CanadaCanada
U.S.
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
M (sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position Indicator

13Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P203)
●The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P193)
●Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
●To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET button
once you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P208)
●TPMS monitors tire pressure.
●TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling
(P221)
Fuel recommendation: Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
91 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity:
21.0 US gal (79.5 L)
a
Unlock the driver’s door.
b
Press on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.
c
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
d
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
e
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

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uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 122
—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 193
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 193
—
Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access
system or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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DrivingThis chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 172
Maximum Load Limit........................ 175
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation .......................... 177
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 180
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 181
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information ......................... 182
Important Safety Precautions............ 182
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 183When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 185
Precautions While Driving ................ 187
Automatic Transmission ................... 188
Shifting ............................................ 189
Cruise Control ................................. 193
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .... 196
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ....... 199
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 202
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) .......................................... 204BSI (Blind Spot Information) ............. 205
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .. 208Braking
Brake System ................................... 212
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 214
Brake Assist System ......................... 215
Parking Your Vehicle........................ 216
Refueling........................................... 221
Fuel Economy.................................... 224
Accessories and Modifications........ 225

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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Continued
Driving
Cruise ControlMaintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
1Cruise Control
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
3
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
■Shift positions for cruise control:
In (D or
(SAlways keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■Press the
CRUISE
button on
the steering wheel.
How to useWhen to use

194
uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Driving
Take your foot off the pedal and press the DECEL/SET button when you reach the
desired speed.
The moment you release the DECEL/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.■To Set the Vehicle Speed
DECEL/SET Button
On when cruise control begins
Press and release OnOn

195
uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET buttons
on the steering wheel.
•Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
•If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
•Press the CANCEL button.
•Press the CRUISE button.
•Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the DECEL/SET
button on the steering wheel when adjusting the
speed with the accelerator and brake pedals.
■To Cancel
To decrease speedTo increase speed
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/ACCEL
button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE
Button
CANCEL
Button

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uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in (D. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8.Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9.Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

317Index
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