headlights 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

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Fog Lights
(P134, 250)
❙How to Refuel
(P222)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P235)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P135, 256)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P143)
❙Tires
(P258, 277)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P108)
❙Headlights
(P132, 249)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker/Daytime Running
Lights
(P132, 251)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P255)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P116)❙Tailgate Open Handle
(P117)
❙Stop/Taillights
(P253)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P253)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P253)
❙Rearview Camera () See the Navigation Manual❙Rear License Plate Lights
(P255)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P254)

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
—
High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
POSITION
SETUPMEMORY POSITION LINKChanges the driver’s seat, the steering wheel,
and the outside mirror positions to a stored
setting.ON
*1, OFF
AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING
WHEELMoves the steering wheel fully up when you
get in/get out of the vehicle.ON*1, OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
Changes which doors unlock when you grab
the driver’s door handle.
DRIVER DOOR
*1, ALL DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
ON
*1, OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
Causes the beeper to sound when you
unlock/lock the doors.
ON
*1, OFF
LIGHTING
SETUPINTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIMEChanges the length of time the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors.60 sec, 30 sec
*1, 15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMERChanges the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.60 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec
*1, 0 sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYChanges the timing for the headlights to
come on.MAX, HIGH, MID
*1, LOW, MIN

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2Lights On Indicator P. 73
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
u
You can change the AUTO light sensitivity
setting.2Customized Features P. 92
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the
remote with you, and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER setting.
2Customized Features P. 92
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.■Automatic Lighting Control
1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light SensorBright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The headlight switch is off or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on.
2Fog Light Indicator P. 73
Fog Light Switch

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
136Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode is set to ON.
■Headlight Washers
*
1Headlight Washers
*
The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
Headlight
Washer Button
* Not available on all models

142Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you.■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 1441Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor

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.