2010 ACURA ZDX check engine

U.S. Canada
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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Active Damper System
Indicator
On models with active dampersystemThis 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
this indicator comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the
system. In this case, your vehicle still
has the normal damper function, but
it will not have the active damper
function. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ADS SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer as
soon as possible. For more
information, see page 521. Low Fuel Indicator
This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It
comes on as a reminder that you
must refuel soon. You will also see a
‘‘
LOW FUEL ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 91).
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.9 U.S. gal (10.8 L) of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of fuel in the
tank. Security System Indicator
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page 378
for more information on the security
system.
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
U.S. model is shown.
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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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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Electronically Controlled
Power Steering System
(ECPS) Indicator
On models with electronicallycontrolled power steering system(ECPS)This indicator normally comes on
when you select the ON mode by
operating the engine start/stop
button (see page 194) and goes off
after the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
with the power steering system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ’’message on
the multi-information display (see
page 91). If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine, and watch this indicator. If it
does not go off or comes back on
again while driving, take the vehicle
to your dealer to have it checked.
With the indicator on, the ECPS is
turned off, which could make the
steering feel different.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
™
(CMBS ™) Indicator
On models with collision mitigation
braking system ™(CMBS ™)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). It
also comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the collision
mitigation braking system ™
(CMBS ™).
The CMBS indicator also comes on if
dirt or other debris blocks the radar
sensor in the front grille. You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK CMBS RADAR
SENSOR ’’message on the multi-
information display. When you clean
the radar sensor, the indicator
should go off the next time you select
the ON mode by operating the
engine start/stop button.
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If the indicator comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
CMBS. You will also see a‘‘CHECK
CMBS SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display. If this
happens, take your vehicle to a
dealer, and have it checked. For
more information, see page 498.
When this indicator is on, the CMBS
is not working.
Blind Spot Information
System (BSI) Indicator
On models with blind spot information system (BSI)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).
The BSI indicator also comes on if
the rear bumper becomes dirty while
driving. You will see a ‘‘BLIND SPOT
NOT AVAILABLE ’’message on the
multi-information display.
When you clean the rear bumper, the
indicator should go off after you
begin driving again.
When you turn the system on, the
indicator will turn off. If the indicator comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with BSI.
You will also see a
‘‘CHECK BLIND
SPOT SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display. If this
happens, take your vehicle to a
dealer, and have it checked (for more
information, see page 518).
When this indicator is on, BSI is not
working.
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Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine's coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark to about the
middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot)
mark, pull safely to the side of the
road. For instructions and
precautions on checking the engine's
cooling system, see page 589.
If the pointer of the temperature
gauge reaches to or above the red
mark, you will also see the‘‘WATER
TEMP HOT ’’message on the multi-
information display. This will alert
you that the engine should be cooled
down.
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