keyless ACURA ZDX 2010 User Guide

U.S. Canada
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
This indicator has two functions:1. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not fully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will
sound, and you will also see a
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE ’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 90). 2. If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID ’’or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display (see
pages 90). For more information,
see page 594.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch
ꭧto the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates a potential
problem with your front airbags. This
indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your airbag
system components. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM ’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 90). For more
information, see page 34.
ꭧ : Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead of
an ignition switch. ON mode is the
equivalent of ON (II), and START
mode is the equivalent of START
(III). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
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Side Airbag Off
Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch
ꭧto the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger's side airbag has
automatically shut off. You will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 90).
For more information, see page 35.
ꭧ : Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead of
an ignition switch. ON mode is the
equivalent of ON (II), and START
mode is the equivalent of START
(III). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch
ꭧto the ON (II)
position. It may also come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the START (III) position. If this
indicator comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the ABS. If this
happens, take the vehicle to your
dealer to have it checked. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock function. You will also see a
‘‘ CHECK ABS SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display (see
page 90). For more information, see
page 496.
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) System Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch
ꭧto the ON (II)
position. It may also come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the START (III) position.
This indicator has two functions:
1. It flashes when VSA is active (see page 508).
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2. If it comes on and stays on at anyother time, there is a problem with
the VSA or Hill Start Assist
system. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM ’’or
‘‘ CHECK HILL START ASSIST
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving
ability, but will not have VSA
traction and stability enhancement.
For more information, see page
508.
If the VSA indicator illuminates,
hill start assist will not be working.
Without hill start assist, the vehicle
will roll downhill immediately
when you release the brake on an
incline.
VSA OFF Indicator
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you have turned off the
vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.
It indicator normally comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch
ꭧto the ON (II)
position. It may also come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the START (III) position. For more
information, see page 508.
ꭧ : Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead of
an ignition switch. ON mode is the
equivalent of ON (II), and START
mode is the equivalent of START
(III). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is burned
out (see page 555 and 558). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
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Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM ’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 91). Take your
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more information, see page 487.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196. If the indicator blinks while driving,
it indicates the differential
temperature is too high.
You will also see a
‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP. HIGH ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 91).
Pull to the side of the road when it is
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out.
Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
Immobilizer System
Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key, on models with keyless
access system, if an appropriate
keyless access remote is used. If it is
not a properly coded key or a keyless
access remote, the indicator will
blink, and the engine's fuel system
will be disabled (see page 149).
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
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Lights On Indicator
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or
position. This indicator will
also come on when the light switch is
in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically. If you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the
LOCK (0) position without turning
off the light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the
driver's door.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0)
and ACCESSORY mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For
more information, see pages 194 and
196.
Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page 141.High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page 139.
Cruise Main Indicator
On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page 379).
Cruise Control Indicator
On models without adaptive cruisecontrol (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page 379
for information on operating the
cruise control.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator (Amber)
On models with adaptive cruise control(ACC)This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button (see page 194).
When you push the MAIN button on
the steering wheel, this indicator
comes on green. You will also see
‘‘ ACC’’ on the multi-information
display.
If the indicator comes on orange,
there is a problem with the ACC
system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ACC SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
92). Take your vehicle to your dealer
to have it checked. For more
information, see page 382.
Keyless Access System
Indicator
On models with keyless access systemThis indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button (see page 194). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that there is a problem with
the system.
This indicator has two functions:
1. If this indicator comes on along with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
access system. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible. For more information,
see page 204. 2. If this indicator comes on along
with a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display,
there is a problem with the keyless
starting system. In this case, your
vehicle may not restart. If you can
continue to drive safely, take the
vehicle to your dealer and have it
checked as soon as possible. For
more information, see page 204.
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The multi-information display in the
instrument panel displays various
information and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably. Others help to keep you
aware of the periodic maintenance
your vehicle needs for continued
trouble-free driving.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). See page 196 for ignition
switch and power mode comparison.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
life and maintenance messages, and
system messages.You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the buttons on the steering
wheel (see page 79).
Normal Display Messages
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the display
shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter/keyless access remote
you use.On models with keyless access systemThe driver's ID (1 or 2) is displayed
when the power mode is set to ON.Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 1 is used.
Remote transmitter/keyless
access remote 2 is used.
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If you do not fasten your seat belt,
you will also see a‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT ’’message on the multi-
information display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
These messages go off in several
seconds after the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
On models with keyless access systemThese messages go off in several
seconds.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). See page 196 for ignition
switch and power mode comparison.
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the multi-information
display changes as shown on page 81
each time you press the INFO
(▲ /▼ ) button or the SEL/RESET
button.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.SEL/RESET BUTTON
On models with
adaptive cruise control (ACC) INFO BUTTON (
▲/▼ )
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In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page 81) and you can customize
your vehicle control settings (see
page 94).
The multi-information display
consists of an upper segment and a
lower segment.In the normal display mode, the
upper segment displays trip
computer information, such as fuel
economy or average speed. The
lower segment displays the
odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside
temperature, and engine oil life and
maintenance item code(s).
On models with keyless access
systemYou will see some keyless access
system messages until you select the
ON mode by operating the engine
start/stop button. These messages
can be customized (see page 113).
UPPER SEGMENT
LOWER SEGMENT
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Main MenuKeyless Memory Settings ™
(See page 95)
HFL
ꭧ(See page 84) Trip Meter (See page 82) Engine Oil Life
(See page 83)
Trip Computer (See page 87) : Press the INFO button (
▲/▼ ).
: Press the SEL/RESET button.
Odometer (See page 82)
Outside Temperature (See page 83)
SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor
(See page 84)
Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 84) This display will be shown when the
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®is activated.
ꭧ
:
U.S. model is shown.
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