2010 ACURA ZDX light

Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct
procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:1. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or frozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can freeze. Attempting
to jump start with a frozen battery can
cause it to rupture.
2. Turn off all the electricalaccessories: climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
3. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (＋ ) terminal on your
vehicle's battery. Connect the
other end to the positive (＋ )
terminal on the booster battery.BOOSTER BATTERY
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Jump Starting
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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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U.S. Canada
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
fully release the parking brake.
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.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal. If
it does, check the brake fluid level
the next time you stop at a service
station (see page 553).
You will also see a ‘‘LOW BRAKE
FLUID ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 90). If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system's dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
You will also see a
‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 90). Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible (see
Emergency
Towing on page 602).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
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The vehicle's fuses are located in
four fuse boxes.
The driver's side interior fuse box is
underneath the dashboard on the
driver's side.
The passenger's side interior fuse
box is on the lower passenger's side
panel. To remove the fuse box lid,
put your finger in the notch on the
lid, and pull it upward slightly, then
pull it toward you and take it out of
its hinges.
INTERIOR(DRIVER'S SIDE)
LID
INTERIOR(PASSENGER'S SIDE)
UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)
TABUNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY)
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Fuses
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The primary under-hood fuse box is
on the passenger's side. The
secondary fuse box is located next to
the battery.
To open it, push the tabs as shown.Checking and Replacing Fuses
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
you should check for is a blown fuse.
Determine from the chart on pages
599, 600, and 601, or the diagram on
the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
fuses first, but check all the fuses
before deciding that a blown fuse is
the cause. Replace any blown fuses,
and check if the device works.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are off.
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.
2. Remove the cover from the fusebox.
3. Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these fuses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.FUSE BLOWN
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PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXNo. Amps. Circuits Protected1 120 A BATTERY 40 A Passenger's Side Fuse Box STD
2 － Not Used
－ Not Used
30 A Headlight Washer
40 A Passenger's Side Fuse Box Option
30 A Right e-pretensioner
30 A Left e-pretensioner 3 50 A IG Main
40 A Sub Fan Motor－ Not Used
60 A Driver's Fuse Box STD
40 A Main Fan Motor
30 A Driver's Light Main
30 A Wiper Motor － Not Used
4 40 A Heater Motor
5 30 A Passenger's Light Main
6 － Not Used
7 － Not Used
8 40 A Rear Defroster
9 7.5 A Trailer Turn/Stop Lights
10 15 A Stop & Horn
11 7.5 A Trailer Small Lights
12 30 A ADS
13 15 A IG Coil
14 15 A FI Sub
15 10 A Back Up
16 7.5 A Interior Light
17 15 A FI Main
18 15 A DBW
19 15 A Woofer
20 7.5 A MG Clutch
21 7.5 A Radiator Fan Timer
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXNo. Amps. Circuits Protected 1 40 A VSA Motor
2 20 A VSA FSR
3 － Not Used
4 － Not Used
5 30 A SH-AWD
6 40 A Power Tailgate Motor
7 20 A Tilt Steering Wheel
8 20 A Telescopic Steering Wheel
9 15 A Hazard
10 7.5 A Headlight Hi/Lo Solenoid
11 7.5 A Power Management System
12 7.5 A Smart Accessory
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13 20 A Rear Seat Heaters
14 20 A Sunshade
15 20 A Power Tailgate Closer
16－ Not Used
17 － Not Used
18 － Not Used
19 － Not Used
20 － Not Used
21 － Not Used
22 － Not Used
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver's Side)No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 7.5 A Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation/Blind Spot
Information
ꭧ1
2 7.5 A SH-AWD/Headlight Adjuster
3 20 A Washer
4 7.5 A Wiper
5 7.5 A OPDS
6 7.5 A VSA
7 － Not Used
8 7.5 A STRLD
9 20 A Fuel Pump
10 10 A VB Solenoid 11 10 A SRS
12 7.5 A Meter
13 15 A ACG
14
－ Not Used
15 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights
16 7.5 A Climate Control System
17 7.5 A Accessory Key Lock
ꭧ 2
18 7.5 A Accessory
19 20 A Left Power Seat Slide
20 20 A Panoramic Glass Roof
21 20 A Left Power Seat Reclining
22 20 A Rear Left Power Window
23 15 A Accessory Power Socket
(Console Box)
24 20 A Left Front Power Window
25 15 A Left Door Lock
26 10 A Left Front Fog Light
27 10 A Left Small Light (Exterior)
28 10 A Left Daytime Running Light
29 7.5 A TPMS
30 15 A Left Headlight
31 － Not Used
32 7.5 A STS
ꭧ 2
ꭧ1: On U.S. ADVANCE and Canadian ELITE
models
ꭧ 2: On BASE model
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