2010 ACURA ZDX remote start

All doors must be unlocked to
operate the power tailgate. Press and
hold the tailgate button on the
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) position or hold the
button in the instrument panel for
about 1 second to open or close the
tailgate. Each time you press the
button on the remote transmitter/
keyless access remote or in the
instrument panel, you will hear a
beep, and some front and rear lights
will flash.
If you push the same button again
while the tailgate is opening or
closing, you will hear three beeps,
and the tailgate will stop moving,
reverse direction, and stop at the
fully opened or closed position.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.
The tailgate can also be closed by
pressing the button on the tailgate. If
you press the button again while the
tailgate is closing, you will hear three
beeps, and the tailgate will stop
moving, reverse direction, and stop
at the fully opened position.
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When you unlock and open the
driver's door with the remote
transmitter, the driver's seat (except
the power lumbar feature) and
outside mirrors start to move to the
positions stored in memory. The
indicator in the related memory
button to the remote transmitter
comes on.
The steering wheel will move to the
stored position when you insert the
key into the ignition switch.
You will also see the‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘ DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-
information display, depending on
which linked remote transmitter is
used. Front Seat Power Adjustments
See pages 14
－15 for important safety
information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat-backs.The controls for the power adjustable
front seats are on the outside edge of
each seat bottom. You can adjust the
seats with the ignition switch in any
position. Make all seat adjustments
before you start driving.
The passenger seat has the same
adjustments as the driver's seat but
without any lumbar adjustment.
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);
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.
Moves the seat forward
and backward.
Moves the front of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the seat.
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To close either front window fully,
pull back the window switch firmly to
the second detent, then release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way up. To stop the window from
going all the way up, push down on
the window switch briefly.
When you push the main switch in,
the switch is off, and the passengers'
windows cannot be raised or
lowered. To cancel this feature, push
on the switch again to get it to pop
out. Use the main switch when you
have children in the vehicle so they
do not injure themselves by
operating the windows
unintentionally.
The windows and the main switch
will operate for up to 10 minutes after
you turn off the ignition switch (set
VEHICLE OFF mode on models with
keyless access system). Opening
either front door cancels this
function.AUTO REVERSE
－If either front
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
before closing it. Opening the Windows, Panoramic
Glass Roof, and Sunshades with
the Remote Transmitter/Keyless
Access Remote
You can open all of the windows,
panoramic glass roof, and sunshades
from outside with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote.
1. Press the UNLOCK button once to
unlock the driver's door.
2. Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. All the
doors unlock, and all four
windows, panoramic glass roof,
and sunshades start to open. To
stop the windows and panoramic
glass roof, release the button.
The sunshades will not stop
opening and will continue moving
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3. To open the windows andpanoramic glass roof further, press
the button again (within 20
seconds of step 1) and hold it. If
the windows and panoramic glass
roof stop before the desired
position, repeat steps 1 and 2.
You cannot close the windows,
panoramic glass roof, and sunshades
with the remote transmitter/keyless
access remote. Opening/Closing the Windows,
Panoramic Glass Roof, and
Sunshades with the Key or the
Built-in Key
You can open and close the windows,
panoramic glass roof, and sunshades
with the key in the driver's door lock.To open:
1. Insert the key in the driver's door
lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise, then release it.
3. Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows,
panoramic glass roof, and
sunshades start to open. To stop
the windows and panoramic glass
roof release the key. The
sunshades will not stop opening
and will continue moving to the full
open position.
4. To open the windows and panoramic glass roof further, turn
and hold the key again (within 20
seconds of step 2).
Close Open
On models without keyless
access system
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Your vehicle has a memory feature
for the steering wheel, driver's seat,
and outside mirror positions.
Seat, except for power lumbar,
steering wheel and outside mirror
positions can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter or the keyless
access remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2).Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a new
driving position to the memory
unless the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position. You can recall a
memorized position with the
ignition switch in any position.
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. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page 161).
Adjust the steering wheel to a
comfortable position (see page
145).
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On models with navigation systemYour vehicle has a keyless access
system. This system allows you to
operate the vehicle without an
ignition key. When you carry the
remote with you, you can lock/
unlock the door(s), unlock the
tailgate, and start the engine.
The system may not work if:●The battery of the remote is weak.●There is strong electrical current
nearby.●You carry a cell phone, a laptop
computer, or other electrical
device near the remote.●The remote is covered by metal.●A vehicle is being operated with a
transmitter nearby.●When the remote battery is dead.●When the vehicle battery is dead.Each keyless access remote has the
built-in key. This key is used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. You cannot start the engine
with this key.
Make sure the driver always carries
the remote/built-in key set.
Protect the remote and the built-in
key from direct sunlight, high
temperature, and high humidity.
Do not drop the remote or the built-
in key, and do not set heavy objects
on them.
Keep the remote and the built-in key
away from liquids. If they get wet,
dry them immediately with a soft
cloth.
The built-in keys do not contain
batteries.
Always keep the remote and the
built-in key away from any magnetic
material.
You should have received a key
number tag with your built-in key.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Use only Acura-approved key blanks.
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KeysThe following keys come with your
vehicle. Refer to page 207 for how to
separate the keys.Built-in KeyThis key is used to lock/unlock the
doors and glove box.
Keyless Access RemoteThis remote is used to lock/unlock
the doors and unlock the tailgate.
When you carry the remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors, unlock the
tailgate, and start the engine.
You can lock/unlock the doors
within about a 32 inch (about 80 cm)
radius from the outside door handle.
You can open the tailgate within
about a 32 inch (about 80 cm) radius
from the tailgate release switch.Anyone can lock/unlock a door or
open the tailgate if the remote is
within the operating range of the
door or the tailgate.
BUILT-IN KEYS
KEY NUMBER TAGKEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTES
OPERATING
RANGE
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Engine Start/Stop Button Operating RangeThe engine may not run, and some
malfunctions may occur, if the
remote is outside the vehicle.The engine may not start if the
remote is subjected to strong radio
waves.
Also, the engine may not start if the
remote is too close to the windows.
Make sure you know where the remote
is when you are inside the vehicle.
Remember that you can start the engine
when the remote is inside the vehicle.
Make sure you always carry the remote
with you.
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