2010 ACURA ZDX roof

Driving Guidelines
Your vehicle has higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier.
Because your vehicle rides higher off
the ground, it has a high center of
gravity that can cause it to roll over if
you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a significantly higher
roll over rate than other types of
vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:●Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.●Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible.
●Do not modify your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.●Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof.See page 528 for off-highway drivingguidelines.
Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
5. Check the seat adjustment (see page 161).
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure the
parking brake is set firmly, or your
vehicle may roll if it is parked on an
incline.
Set the parking brake before you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.Parking Tips
●Make sure the panoramic glass
roof and the windows are closed.●Turn off the lights.●Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them with
you.●Lock the doors and the tailgate.
●Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.●If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.●If the vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.●Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verify that the
security system is set.●Make sure the parking brake is
fully released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Parking
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Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, efficient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect. Maintenance may be done by
any qualified service facility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Keep all receipts
as proof of completion, and have the
person who does the work fill out
your Maintenance Journal or
Canadian Maintenance Log. Check
your warranty booklet for more
information.We recommend using Acura parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manufactured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be confident
of their performance and durability.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with
＃will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
performed in accordance with the
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13 20 A Rear Seat Heaters
14 20 A Sunshade
15 20 A Power Tailgate Closer
16－ Not Used
17 － Not Used
18 － Not Used
19 － Not Used
20 － Not Used
21 － Not Used
22 － Not Used
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver's Side)No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 7.5 A Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation/Blind Spot
Information
ꭧ1
2 7.5 A SH-AWD/Headlight Adjuster
3 20 A Washer
4 7.5 A Wiper
5 7.5 A OPDS
6 7.5 A VSA
7 － Not Used
8 7.5 A STRLD
9 20 A Fuel Pump
10 10 A VB Solenoid 11 10 A SRS
12 7.5 A Meter
13 15 A ACG
14
－ Not Used
15 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights
16 7.5 A Climate Control System
17 7.5 A Accessory Key Lock
ꭧ 2
18 7.5 A Accessory
19 20 A Left Power Seat Slide
20 20 A Panoramic Glass Roof
21 20 A Left Power Seat Reclining
22 20 A Rear Left Power Window
23 15 A Accessory Power Socket
(Console Box)
24 20 A Left Front Power Window
25 15 A Left Door Lock
26 10 A Left Front Fog Light
27 10 A Left Small Light (Exterior)
28 10 A Left Daytime Running Light
29 7.5 A TPMS
30 15 A Left Headlight
31 － Not Used
32 7.5 A STS
ꭧ 2
ꭧ1: On U.S. ADVANCE and Canadian ELITE
models
ꭧ 2: On BASE model
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Brightness Control,Instruments
............................
144
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights
................
558, 559
Brake Lights
...........................
558
Daytime Running Lights
.........
556
Front Parking Lights
...............
555
Front Side Marker Lights
........
555
Rear Bulbs
..............................
558
Rear License Plate Lights
........
560
Specifications
..........................
609
Taillights
.................................
558
Turn Signal Lights
..........
555, 558
C
Capacities Chart
.........................
608
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
............
58
Cargo
.........................................
465
Cargo Area Light
........................
210
Cargo Hook
................................
469
Cargo, How to Carry
..................
465
Carrying Cargo
..........................
465
CAUTION, Explanation of
............
iii
CD Care
.....................................
365 CD Error Messages
...................
311
CD Player
...........................
244, 300
Chains, Tires
..............................
572
Changing a Flat Tire
..................
579
Changing Oil How to
....................................
546
When to
..................................
533
Charging System Indicator
...........................
65, 592
Checklist, Before Driving
...........
472
Check Starting System Message
.................................
474
Childproof Door Locks
...............
153
Child Safety
..................................
39
Booster Seats
...........................
55
Child Seats
....................
44, 45, 47
Important Safety Reminders
.....
42
Infants
......................................
44
Larger Children
.......................
54
LATCH
.....................................
49
Risks with Airbags
...................
40
Small Children
.........................
45
Tethers
....................................
53
Warning Labels
........................
41
Where Should a Child Sit?
........
40 Child Seats
.............................
39, 47
LATCH Anchorage Points
........
49
Tether Anchorage Points
.........
53
Cleaning the Seat Belts
..............
562
Client Service Information
..........
622
Climate Control System
.............
220
Clock
..........................................
375
Coat Hook
..................................
216
Code, Audio System
...................
374
CO in the Exhaust
................
58, 616
Collision Mitigation Braking System ™(CMBS ™)
...............
498
Compact Spare Tire
....................
578
Console Compartment
...............
213
Consumer Information
...............
622
Controls, Instruments and
............
61
Coolant Adding
....................................
548
Checking
................................
459
Proper Solution
.......................
548
Temperature Gauge
.................
77
Courtesy Lights
..........................
209
Crankcase Emissions Control System
...................................
616
Cruise Control Indicator
...............
71
Cruise Control Operation
...........
379
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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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Side Airbag Off
....................
35, 67
SRS
.....................................
34, 66
System Message
.................
69, 89
Tire Pressure Monitor
..............
69
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
...............................
68
VSA OFF
..................................
68
VSA System
.............................
67
Individual Map Lights
................
209
Infant Restraint
............................
44
Infant Seats
..................................
44
Tether Anchorage Point
...........
53
Inflation, Proper Tire
..................
567
Inside Mirror
.............................
177
Inspection, Tire
..........................
569
Installing a Child Seat
..................
48
Instrument Panel
..........................
63
Instrument Panel Brightness
.....
144
Instruments and Controls
.............
61
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
......................................
519
Interface Dial
.............................
277
Interior Care
..............................
576
Interior Lights
............................
208
Courtesy Lights
.......................
209
Introduction
...................................
i iPod
®...................................
255, 340
iPod
®Error Messages
.........
263, 348
J
Jacking up the Vehicle
...............
579
Jack, Tire
...................................
579
Jump Starting
.............................
587
K
Keyless Access System
..............
183
Keys
...........................................
147
L
Label, Certification
.....................
606
Lane Change, Signaling
.............
139
Lap/Shoulder Belt
.................
16, 22
LATCH Anchorage System
..........
49
Light Control Buttons
................
208
Lights Bulb Replacement
...................
555
Indicator
...................................
63 Interior
....................................
208
Parking
...................................
139
Load Limit
...........................
466, 522
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....
150
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column
......
150
Childproof Door
......................
153
Fuel Fill Door
..........................
455
Glove Box
...............................
215
Lockout Prevention
.................
152
Power Door
.............................
151
Tailgate
...................................
153
Low Coolant Level
......................
459
Lower Anchors
.............................
49
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................
72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
...........................
65, 591
Lubricant Specifications Chart...
608
Luggage, Storing (cargo)
...........
465
M
Maintenance
..............................
531
Main Items and Sub Items
......
538
Minder
....................................
533
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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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