2010 ACURA ZDX battery

When you lock the doors, some
exterior lights blink and the system
beeps once. If no exterior lights blink
and/or no beeper sounds, check to
see if the tailgate or hood is open.
To change the‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH ’’setting, see page
120.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP ’’setting, see page 121.
Within 2 seconds of pressing the
door lock button to lock the doors or
locking the doors with remote, pull
the handle to make sure the doors
are actually locked. The door unlock
sensors will not operate for about 2
seconds after the doors are locked. The door lock button does not work
if:
●The remote is not within the
operating range.●Any door is open.●The power mode is not set to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).●The remote is in the keyless
access slot.●The remote is too close to the
vehicle.●The remote battery is dead.●The vehicle battery is dead.
Door Lock PreventionIf you open the driver's door, pull its
lock tab rearward on the door, and
shut it when the remote is inside the
vehicle, the driver's door will unlock.
Make sure you carry the remote with
you when you lock the doors.
This function is also activated on the
front passenger's door. If you open
the front passenger's door, and shut
it after pulling its lock tab rearward
when the remote is inside the
vehicle, all doors will unlock.
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Replacing the Remote BatteryReplace the battery if necessary.
Battery type: CR2032
To replace the battery:1. Remove the built-in key (see page 207).
2. Remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a coin.
3. Replace the old battery with newbattery. Place the battery so the ＋
side is facing up. Snap the two
halves of the remote case back
together.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment. Always
confirm local regulations for battery
disposal.
As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that maycause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operatethe equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device maynot cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference
that may cause undesired operationof the device.
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If the steering wheel is locked, the
engine cannot start. The multi-
information display shows you the
above message and the indicator in
the engine start/stop button blinks.
To unlock the steering wheel, apply
force by turning it left and right while
pressing the engine start/stop button
at the same time.NOTE:
If the keyless access remote battery
dies, you may have to use the built-in
key to unlock/lock the vehicle. The
built-in key is stored inside the
keyless access remote (see page
207).
After entering the vehicle, insert the
keyless access remote into the slot to
start the engine (see page 205).
Stopping the Engine
To turn the vehicle off when the
vehicle is completely stopped, shift to
Park (P), then press the engine
start/stop button. The engine stops
and the power mode switches from
ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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Even when the remote is inside the
vehicle, the beeper may sound when
the location of the remote is not
detected due to surrounding
conditions. It is not a failure. Make
sure that you carry the remote with
you.
The outside beeper sounds when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY, and
a door is opened, then closed.
Keyless Remote Low BatteryThe battery in the remote normally
lasts about 2 years. To ensure
maximum battery life, do not store
the remote close to electrical devices
such as computers or TVs. When the
multi-information display shows
‘‘CHANGE KEYLESS REMOTE
BATTERY, ’’replace the battery as
soon as possible (see page 191). If the remote battery becomes weak
and the power door lock/unlock
operation is disabled, you should
insert the remote into the keyless
access remote slot to set the power
mode and start the engine. After
inserting the remote to the slot,
operate the engine start/stop button
as previously described (see pages
194 and 195). For more information
on the keyless access slot, see page
205.
Inserting the remote does not charge
the remote battery. You should
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
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●The multi-information display
shows‘‘CHECK KEYLESS
STARTING SYSTEM. ’’
In this case, you should not shut off
your engine until you are in a safe
location or at your dealer, as your
vehicle may not restart. Keyless Access Remote Slot
In the following two cases, you have
to insert the keyless access remote
into the keyless access remote slot to
set the power mode and start the
engine.●If the remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.●When the keyless access remote
system main switch in the glove
box is set to off.To remove the keyless access
remote, place the vehicle in the
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, then
pull out the keyless access remote.
To avoid damaging the slot, do not
insert any other objects into the slot
or put a sticker on the keyless access
remote.
Inserting the remote does not charge
the remote battery. If necessary, you
should replace the battery as soon as
possible.KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE
SLOT
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Built-in Key and Remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/
unlock the doors and the tailgate
when the remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out
while pressing the release button. To
reinstall the built-in key, push the
key into the remote until it clicks.
To avoid damaging the remote and
the built-in key, never pull on the
built-in key unless you are pressing
the release button.
The keyless access system uses an
electric field to identify the remote.If you use medical equipment such
as a cardiac pacemaker, ask your
doctor if the electric field used by the
remote will affect it.
Valet Function
The glove box cannot be opened
without the built-in key when you
lock the glove box with the built-in
key. Then, the glove box cannot be
opened by using the remote.
Remove the built-in key from the
remote by pressing the button, then
give that remote to someone else as a
valet key.
BUILT-IN KEY
RELEASE
BUTTON
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Your vehicle's audio system may
disable itself if it is disconnected
from electrical power for any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specific five-digit code with
the preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible from the five digits, making
the system work without knowing
the exact code is nearly impossible.
You should have received a card that
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a safe place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system's serial number in this
owner's manual.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number from your dealer.
To do this, you will need the audio
system's serial number.NOTE:
In the U.S., if you have a My
Acura account, you can retrieve the
anti-theft code online.
If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself. If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER
CODE ’’in the frequency display (on
the display on models with
navigation system) the next time you
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
The code is located on the radio code
card included in your owner's
manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have 10 tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in 10 attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again. The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
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●Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.●Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can say
‘‘Call 123-456-7890 ’’or ‘‘Dial
Peter. ’’●To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Help Features●To hear general HFL information,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial. ’’●For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands free help. ’’
Information DisplayAs an incoming call notification, you
will see the following display:Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to HFL.SIGNAL
STRENGTHHFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
ROAM STATUS PHONE DIALING
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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