2010 ACURA ZDX engine

Testing of Readiness Codes
If you take your vehicle for an
emissions test shortly after the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain‘‘readiness
codes ’’that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics for the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing facility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle for retesting by
doing the following.
1. Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, full (around
3/4).
2. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and
95°F (4° and 35°C). 4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle for 20 seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
6. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.
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7. Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D. Do not use the cruise control.
When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this for a continuous
90 seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds). 8. Then drive in city/suburban traffic
for at least 10 minutes. When
traffic conditions allow, let the
vehicle coast for several seconds
without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal. 9. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
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Form Number Form Description
61SZN00 2010 Acura ZDX Service Manual
61SZN00EL 2010 Acura ZDX
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61SZN30 2010 Acura ZDX Body Repair Manual
31SZN600 2010 Acura ZDX Owner's Manual
31SZN800 2010 Acura ZDX
Navigation System Owner's Manual
31SZNM00 2010 Acura ZDX Maintenance Journal
31SZNQ00 2010 Acura ZDX Advanced Technology Guide
ACU-R Order Form for Previous Years
Indicate Year and Model Desired
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in
your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
625
Warranty and Client Relations
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A
Accessories andModifications
..........................
463
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)
.................................
150
Accessory Power Sockets
..........
217
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models
only)
.......................................
435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.....................................
382
Additives, Engine Oil
.................
546
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....
145
Advanced Airbags
........................
30
Airbag (SRS)
..........................
10, 26
Air Conditioning System
............
220
Air Pressure, Tires
..............
567, 568
Alcohol in Gasoline
....................
454
Antifreeze
...................................
548
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator
............................
67, 496
Operation
................................
496
Anti-theft, Audio System
.............
374
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock
.......................................
150 Audio System
......................
228, 277
Automatic Climate Control.........
221
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
...................................
142
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners...
23
Automatic Speed Control
...........
379
Automatic Transmission
............
477
Capacity, Fluid
........................
608
Checking Fluid Level
..............
551
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
................................
482
Shifting
...................................
478
Shift Lever Position Indicators
............................
477
Shift Lever Positions
...............
478
Shift Lock Release
...................
480
Auxiliary Input Jack
...................
371
B
Battery Charging System Indicator
........................
65, 592
Jump Starting
..........................
587
Maintenance
...........................
573 Specifications
..........................
609
Before Driving
...........................
453
Belts, Seat
................................
9, 21
Beverage Holders
......................
213
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
......................................
511
Bluetooth
®Audio
................
272, 360
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models with navigationsystem)
...............................
416
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)
...............................
399
Booster Seats
...............................
55
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...........
496
Break-in, New Linings
.............
454
Bulb Replacement
...................
558
Fluid
.......................................
553
Parking
...................................
176
System Design
........................
495
System Indicator
...............
66, 594
Wear Indicators
.......................
495
Braking System
..........................
495
Break-in, New Vehicle
................
454
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Cruise Main Indicator
..................
71
Cup Holders
...............................
213
Customize Settings
......................
94
D
DANGER, Explanation of
.............
iii
Dashboard
...............................
3, 62
Daytime Running Lights
............
141
Dead Battery
..............................
587
Defects, Reporting Safety
...........
624
Defogger, Rear Window
.............
143
Defrosting the Windows
............
225
Dimensions
................................
608
Dimming the Headlights
............
139
Dipstick Automatic Transmission
.........
551
Engine Oil
...............................
458
Directional Signals
...............
68, 139
Disc Brake Wear Indicators.......
495
Disc Care
...................................
365
Disc Changer
.............................
244
Disc Changer Error
Messages
...............................
254
Disc Player
..........................
244, 300 Disc Player Error Messages
......
311
Disposal of Used Oil
...................
547
Doors Childproof Door Locks
............
153
Locking and Unlocking
...........
151
Lockout Prevention
.................
152
Power Door Locks
..................
151
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
................................
610
Driver and Passenger Safety
..........
5
Driving
.......................................
471
Economy
.................................
460
Driving Guidelines
.....................
472
Driving Position Memory System
...................................
180
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
...................................
482
Dust and Pollen Filter
................
562
E
Economy, Fuel
...........................
460
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Indicator
...................................
74 Emergencies on the Road
..........
577
Battery, Jump Starting
.............
587
Brake System Indicator
.....
66, 594
Changing a Flat Tire
...............
579
Charging System Indicator
........................
65, 592
Checking the Fuses
................
596
Driving with a Flat Tire
...........
578
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......
143
Jump Starting
..........................
587
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
........................
65, 591
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 593
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
.............................
602
Overheated Engine
.................
589
Towing
....................................
602
Emergency Brake
......................
176
Emergency Flashers
..................
143
Emergency Towing
....................
602
Emissions Controls
....................
616
Emissions Testing
......................
619
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EngineAdding Engine Coolant
...........
548
Coolant Temperature Gauge
....
77
If it Won't Start
........................
585
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 593
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
533
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
65, 591
Oil, What Kind to Use
.............
545
Overheating
............................
589
Specifications
..........................
609
Speed Limiter
..........................
480
Engine Coolant
..........................
548
Ethanol in Gasoline
....................
454
Evaporative Emissions Controls
..................................
616
Exhaust Fumes
............................
58
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
...................................
617
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
....................................
19
F
Fan, Interior
...............................
223 Features
.....................................
219
Filters Dust and Pollen
.......................
562
Oil
...........................................
546
Flashers, Hazard Warning
.........
143
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
579
Floor Mats
.................................
563
Fluids Automatic Transmission
.........
551
Brake
......................................
553
Location
..................................
543
Power Steering
........................
554
Windshield Washer
.................
550
FM/AM Radio Reception
...........
369
Fog Lights
..................................
141
Four-way Flashers
......................
143
Front Airbags
.........................
10, 28
Front Seat
..................................
161
Adjusting
.................................
161
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
..............................
168
Fuel
............................................
454
Economy
.................................
460
Fill Door and Cap
....................
455
Gauge
......................................
76
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
72 Octane Requirement
...............
454
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
.............................
602
Reserve Indicator
.....................
72
Tank, Filling the
......................
455
Tighten Fuel Cap
....................
456
Fuel Economy
............................
460
Fuses, Checking the
..................
596
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
.............
461
Gasoline
.....................................
454
Gauge
......................................
76
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
72
Octane Requirement
...............
454
Tank, Refueling
.......................
455
Gas Station Procedures
..............
455
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature...
77
Fuel
..........................................
76
Speedometer
............................
76
Tachometer
..............................
76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
...................................
523
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Owner's MaintenanceChecks
................................
541
Safety
......................................
532
Schedule
.................................
542
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
................................
65, 593
Memory, Driving Position
..........
180
Message Display
..........................
89
Message Indicator
.......................
69
Meters, Gauges
............................
76
Methanol in Gasoline
.................
454
Mirrors, Adjusting
......................
178
Modifications
.............................
464
Modifying Your Vehicle
.............
464
Multi-Information Display
............
78
N
Neutral Gear Position
.................
479
New Vehicle Break-in
.................
454
NOTICE, Explanation of
................
i
Numbers, Identification
.............
606 O
Octane Requirement,
Gasoline
.................................
454
Odometer
.....................................
82
Odometer, Trip
............................
82
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
..............................
528
Off-Road Precautions
..................
528
Oil Change, How to
......................
546
Change, When to
....................
533
Checking Engine
....................
458
Life, Engine
.............................
533
Pressure Indicator
.............
65, 591
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart
...................................
545
ON (Ignition Key Position)
........
150
Outside Mirrors
.........................
177
Outside Temperature
...................
83
Overheating, Engine
..................
589
Owner's Maintenance Checks
....
541
Oxygenated Fuels
......................
454 P
Panel Brightness Control
...........
144
Panoramic Glass Roof
................
174
Park Gear Position
.....................
478
Parking
......................................
489
Parking Brake
............................
176
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
...........................
66, 594
Parking Lights
...........................
139
Parking Over Things that Burn
................................
489, 618
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
36
PGM-FI System
..........................
617
Playing a Disc
.....................
244, 300
Playing an iPod
®..................
255, 340
Playing a USB Flash Memory
Device
.............................
264, 349
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigationsystem)
...............................
312
Playing the AM/FM Radio
...............................
230, 278
Playing the XM
®Radio
........
238, 291
Pollen Filter
...............................
562
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Power Seat Adjustments
............
161
Power Socket Locations
.............
217
Power Steering Fluid
.................
554
Power Windows
.........................
171
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
........
19
Preparing to Drive
......................
472
Proper Seat Belt Usage
................
16
Protecting Adults and Teens
........
12
Additional Safety Precautions
...
20
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
19
Protecting Children
......................
39
General Guidelines
..................
39
Protecting Infants
.....................
44
Protecting Larger Children
......
54
Protecting Small Children
........
45
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
53
Using LATCH
..........................
49
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
589
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
228
Radio/Disc Sound System
............................
230, 278 Radio Theft Protection
...............
374
Readiness Codes
........................
619
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
...........................
558
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models)
..................................
170
Rearview Mirror
.........................
177
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
......................
451
Rear Window Defogger
..............
143
Reclining the Seat Backs
............
161
Refueling
....................................
455
Reminder Indicators
.....................
64
Remote Audio Controls
..............
371
Remote Transmitter
...................
157
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
562
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
546
Fuses
......................................
595
Light Bulbs
.............................
555
Schedule
.................................
542
Spark Plugs
.............................
609
Timing Belt
.............................
554
Tires
.......................................
570
Wiper Blades
..........................
564 Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
........................................
25
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)
.......................................
624
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant
............................
459, 548
Restraint, Child
............................
39
Reverse Gear Position
................
479
Rotation, Tire
.............................
570
S
Safety Belts
..............................
9, 21
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S.
only)
.......................................
624
Safety Features
..............................
8
Airbags
...............................
10, 26
Door Locks
..............................
12
Head Restraints
........................
15
Seat Belts
........................
9, 16, 21
Seats & Seat-Backs
..............
14, 15
Safety Labels, Location of
.............
59
Safety Messages
..........................
iii
Seat Belt e-pretensioners
..............
24
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