2010 ACURA ZDX warning lights

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations
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62
Instrument Panel
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63
Instrument Panel Indicators
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64
Gauges
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76
Multi-Information Display
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78
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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136
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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137
Turn Signal and Headlights
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139
Hazard Warning Button
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143
Rear Window Defogger
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143
Instrument Panel Brightness
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144
Steering Wheel Adjustments
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145
Keys and Locks
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147
Immobilizer System
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149
Ignition Switch
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150
Door Locks
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151
Childproof Door Locks
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153
Tailgate
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153
Power Tailgate
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153
Remote Transmitter
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157
Seats
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161
Front Seat Heaters
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167 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
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168
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models)
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170
Power Windows
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171
Panoramic Glass Roof
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174
Parking Brake
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176
Mirrors
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177
Driving Position Memory
System
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180
Keyless Access System
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183
Interior Lights
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208
Interior Convenience Items
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212
Beverage Holders
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213
Console Compartment
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213
Under Floor Storage
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214
Storage Compartments
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214
Glove Box
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215
Sunglasses Holder
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215
Coat Hook
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216
Sun Visor
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216
Vanity Mirror
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217
Accessory Power Sockets
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217
Instruments and Controls
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ꭧ1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
ꭧ 1(P. 138)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 178) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS (P. 139/141)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P. 145) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 379)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 371) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 137)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 144) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR (P. 36)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON (P. 143)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 143/179)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P. 217) FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES (P. 167)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
ꭧ
1(P. 382)
HORN
ꭧ 2
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) ALERT INDICATOR
ꭧ1(P. 514)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 399, 417)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ 1(P. 502)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF BUTTON (P. 509) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON
ꭧ1
(P. 517) IGNITION SWITCH
ꭧ
1
(P. 150)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79)KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT
ꭧ
1(P. 205)
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT VENTILATION
SWITCHESꭧ
1(P. 168)
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
ꭧ
1
(P. 194)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 482)
INTEGRATED DYNAMICS
SYSTEM (IDS) SWITCH
ꭧ1
(P. 519)
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Hazard Warning ButtonPush the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off.
The indicator in the button lights to
show the defogger is on. If you do
not turn it off, the defogger will shut
itself off within about 10 to 30
minutes according to the outside
temperature. It also shuts off when
you turn off the ignition switch, or set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) on models with keyless
access system. You have to turn it on
again when you restart the vehicle.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or off. For more
information, see page 179.
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
U.S. model is shown.
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger
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OverviewIf equippedThe collision mitigation braking
system™(CMBS ™) can assist you
when there is a possibility of your
vehicle hitting the vehicle in front of
you. It is designed to reduce the
speed of your vehicle before an
unavoidable collision occurs and, if
possible, to alert you to a potential
collision while there is time to
prevent it. Here is a brief description
of what the CMBS can do:●When your speed is above 10 mph
(16 km/h), the CMBS radar
sensor in the front grille can sense
a vehicle ahead of you. When your
vehicle gets too close to the
vehicle ahead of you, the system
may activate a warning beep,
causing automatic application of
the brakes, and causing the e-
pretensioners to tighten the front
seat belts (see page 24).
●The CMBS does not activate if the
speed difference between the two
vehicles is less than 10 mph (16
km/h). CMBS may also not
activate if you turn the steering
wheel to avoid the collision.
When the CMBS activates, the brake
lights also come on.
The CMBS consists of a radar sensor
in the front grille, a brake actuator in
the engine compartment, an
indicator on the instrument panel,
seat belt e-pretensioners on the front
seats, and an on/off switch under the
driver's side vent.RADAR SENSOR
BRAKE
ACTUATOR SEAT BELT
e-PRETENSIONERS
Collision Mitigation Braking System
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If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. 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). See page 196 for
ignition switch and power mode
comparison.
JACK
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
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If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal
connections (see page 573). You
can then try jump starting the
vehicle from a booster battery (see
page 587).
The Starter Operates Normally
In this case, the starter motor's speed
sounds normal, or even faster than
normal, when you turn the ignition
switch to the START (III) position or
on models with keyless access
system, press the engine start/stop
button to set START mode (see page
194), but the engine does not run.●Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page 70).
On models with keyless access system●Do you have your keyless access
system remote with you? The
vehicle will not start without the
remote within operating range.
The vehicle will not start without
the remote within operating range
and with the keyless access main
switch in the glove box turned on.●Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to Starting the
Engine on page 475.●Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.●There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see
page 596). If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find the
problem. See
Emergency Towing on
page 602.
NOTE: If you are unable to stop the
engine normally while in the Park
position, see Emergency Engine
Stop on page 200.
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The pointer of your vehicle's
temperature gauge should stay in the
midrange under most conditions. If it
climbs to the red mark, you should
determine the reason (hot day,
driving up a steep hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or spray
coming from under the hood.Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.1. Safely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn off all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2. If you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
3. If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to
overloading, the engine should
start to cool down almost
immediately. If it does, wait until
the temperature gauge comes
down to the midpoint, then
continue driving.
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If the Engine Overheats
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This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on.
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn off
the engine as soon as you can safely get
the vehicle stopped. 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page 458). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 545).
4. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see Emergency Towing on page
602).
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
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