2010 ACURA ZDX keyless

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.The courtesy light in each door
comes on when the door is opened,
and goes out when the door is
closed.
On models with adaptive cruise
control (ACC)The ambient door inner handle lights
come on when the parking lights are
on.On models without keyless accesssystemYour vehicle also has a courtesy light
in the ignition switch. This light
comes on when you open the driver's
door. It fades out in about 30 seconds
after the door is closed.
In addition to the courtesy lights on
the ceiling, the ambient foot lights
come on. Cargo Area Light
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously.
ON
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Keyless Access Remote Slot LightOn models with Keyless Access SystemYour vehicle has a keyless access
remote slot light. The light comes on
when you:●Open any door.●Set the vehicle mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).●Remove the keyless access remote
from the keyless access remote
slot.After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then fades out in
about 30 seconds (depending on the
interior light dimming timer setting).
The light turns off before 30 seconds
have elapsed if you lock the driver's
door.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
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NOTE:The lid must be securely
locked in place or put in the under
floor storage while driving. A lid that
is not locked in place could become a
projectile and cause injury in a
sudden stop or crash. Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling out
the handle. Close it with a firm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key or the built-in key on
models with keyless access system.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.Sunglasses Holder
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the lid. It will unlatch and swing
down. To close it, push it until it
latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving.SUNGLASSES HOLDER
PUSH
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Vanity MirrorTo use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror lights come on
when you pull up the cover.Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets. One is next to the
shift lever. The other is in the
console compartment.
To access the front accessory power
socket, slide the lid forward until it
latches. To close it, push forward
until it unlatches.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ACCESSORY mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I), and
ON mode is the equivalent of ON
(II). See page 196 for ignition switch
and power mode comparison.
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Personalization Setting
When you unlock the doors with
your remote transmitter (keyless
access remote on models with
navigation system), the driver’sID
(Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected,
and the climate control settings are
turned to the respective mode
automatically with the ignition switch
in the ON (II) position, or the power
mode ON.
Voice Control SystemOn models with navigation systemThe climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
navigation system manual for
complete details. Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system
in your vehicle maintains the interior
temperature you select. The system
also adjusts the fan speed and airflow
levels.
1. Press the driver’
s or passenger’s
AUTO button. You will see AUTO
and the selected temperature on
the appropriate side of the display.
2. Set the desired temperature with the temperature control switch.
You can set the driver’ s side
temperature and the passenger ’s
side temperature separately.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your preference. The
system also dehumidifies the
interior.
Temperature ControlThe driver ’s side temperature and
the passenger ’s side temperature can
be set separately. Push up the switch
of the appropriate temperature
control to increase the temperature
of airflow. Push down the switch to
decrease it. Each set temperature is
shown in the display.
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Features
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and a
combination of headlights, position
lights, side marker lights and
taillights flashes if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the audio unit. This alarm continues
for 2 minutes, then the system
resets. To reset an activated system
before the 2 minutes have elapsed,
unlock the driver's door with the key
or the remote transmitter/keyless
access remote.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors and the tailgate from the
outside with the key, driver's lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote. The security system
indicator on the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote, will cause it to alarm. It also
alarms if the audio unit is removed
from the dashboard or the wiring is
cut.The security system will not set if the
hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully
closed. If the system will not set,
check that the doors, the tailgate and
the hood are fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it.
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important information on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive™(SH-AWD
®) system,
the vehicle stability assist (VSA
®),
aka electronic stability control (ESC)
system, active damper system (if
equipped), the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), the
collision mitigation braking system ™
(CMBS ™) (if equipped), the blind
spot information system (BSI) (if
equipped), and facts you need if you
are planning to tow a trailer or drive
off-high way. Driving Guidelines
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Preparing to Drive
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Starting the Engine (Models without Keyless Access
System)
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Check Starting System
Message
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Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System)
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475
Check Starting System Message
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476
Automatic Transmission
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477
Driving with the Paddle
Shifters
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482
Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive ™(SH-AWD
®)
System
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487
Parking
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489
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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490
Braking System
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495
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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496
Collision Mitigation Braking System ™(CMBS ™)
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®),
aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
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508
Blind Spot Information System
(BSI)
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511
Integrated Dynamics System
(IDS)
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Towing a Trailer
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522
Off-Highway Driving
Guidelines
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6. Check the adjustment of the insideand outside mirrors (see page
177).
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 145).
8. Make sure the doors and tailgate are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page 16).
10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-information
display (see pages 63, 76 and 90). Starting the Engine
Your vehicle's starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START (III)
position, this feature keeps the
engine's starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce the
drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. The starter
motor can run for up to 9 seconds
to guarantee starting when the
outside temperature is very low. If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position for more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs for up to 25
seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds before trying
again.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page 149.
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