2010 ACURA ZDX lock

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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Lights On Indicator
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or
position. This indicator will
also come on when the light switch is
in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically. If you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the
LOCK (0) position without turning
off the light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the
driver's door.
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)
and ACCESSORY mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For
more information, see pages 194 and
196.
Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page 141.High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page 139.
Cruise Main Indicator
On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page 379).
Cruise Control Indicator
On models without adaptive cruisecontrol (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page 379
for information on operating the
cruise control.
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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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IGN ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)－
Follow the multi-information display
message and turn off all electrical
devices. Driving the vehicle will
recharge the battery, however the
vehicle may not start. If no start, see
jump starting (page 587), or contact
your dealer. Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch (IGN). ON mode is the
equivalent of ON (II). See page 196
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Customize Settings
You can customize some vehicle
control settings.
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shift lever out
of Park, the display will change to the
normal screen.
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).
For more information, see pages 194
and 196.You can customize some vehicle
control settings for
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘ DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER
1’’ or‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver's ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter/
keyless access remote is linked to
the system and the driver's door is
unlocked with a corresponding
remote transmitter/keyless access
remote.
If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFT TO PARK TO CHANGE
SETTINGS ’’message and you cannot
change the settings. See page 160 to link your remote
transmitter/keyless access remote to
your vehicle.
If the remote transmitter is not
linked,
‘‘CUSTOMIZING NOT
AVAILABLE UNTIL LINKED TO
REMOTE ’’will be displayed, and you
cannot customize the settings.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver's door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
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Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
POSITION
SETUP
(P. 114) MEMORY POSITION LINK Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and
the outside mirror positions to a stored setting. ON
ꭧ
1
115
OFF
AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING
WHEEL Moves the steering wheel fully up when you get in/
get out of the vehicle.
ON
ꭧ
1
116
OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
ꭧ 2
(P. 118) DOOR UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver's door handle. DRIVER DOOR
ꭧ
1
119
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors. ON
ꭧ
1
120
OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors. ON
ꭧ
1
121
OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP
(P. 123) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. 60 sec
124
30 sec
ꭧ 1
15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver's door. 60 sec
125
30 sec 0 sec
15 sec
ꭧ 1
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position. MAX LOW
126
HIGH MIN
MID
ꭧ 1
ꭧ 1: Default setting
ꭧ 2: On models with keyless access system
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Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
DOOR /WINDOW
SETUP
(P. 128) AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes when the doors automatically lock. SHIFT FROM P
129
WITH VEHICLE
SPEED
ꭧ
OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors automatically unlock. SHIFT TO P
ꭧ
DRIVER
DOOR
ꭧ/
ALL
DOORS 130
IGN OFF
OFF
KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK
MODE Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote on the first
push. DRIVER DOOR
ꭧ
132
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice. ON
ꭧ
133
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door. 90 sec
134
60 sec
30 sec
ꭧ
DEFAULT ALL
(P. 99) Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. CANCEL
99
SET
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Trip Computer Trip A Info ResetYou can select the reset timing of the
Trip A information: Trip A, Average
Fuel Economy A, Average Vehicle
Speed A, and Elapsed Time A.
There are three reset choices you
can make:
WITH REFUEL－The Trip A
information is reset every time you
refuel your vehicle.
MANUAL ONLY －You can reset the
Trip A information when you press
and hold the SEL/RESET button
until the number resets. IGN OFF
－The Trip A information is
reset when you turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) 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).
For more information, see pages 194
and 196.
You can choose this item to
customize from ‘‘METER SETUP ’’by
pressing the INFO (▲ /▼ ) button
repeatedly.
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