2010 ACURA ZDX tailgate

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.
TAILGATE BUTTON
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Auto-ReverseThe power tailgate has an auto-
reverse feature. If it meets resistance
while opening or closing, it will beep
three times and reverse direction.
However, the tailgate may not
reverse immediately. Always make
sure passengers and objects are clear
of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
Closing a power tailgate while
anyone is in the path of the
tailgate can cause serious
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear
before closing the power
tailgate.Also check that passengers,
especially children, do not have their
hands on the edge of the tailgate or
on the tailgate sill. The auto reverse
feature stops working when the
tailgate is about to latch so the motor
can pull the tailgate shut.
If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected, goes dead, or the fuse
is removed while the tailgate is fully
open, the power tailgate needs to be
reset. After connecting the battery or
installing the fuse, close the tailgate
fully by hand.
The power tailgate may not open or
close under the these conditions:
●The vehicle is parked on a steep
hill.●When the vehicle is swayed in a
strong wind.
●When the tailgate or the roof is
covered with snow or ice.
Do not install any accessories on the
tailgate. It may cause the tailgate to
malfunction. If there is snow or ice
on the tailgate, make sure to remove
it before you operate the tailgate.
If you push the tailgate release
button inside the handle while the
tailgate is opening or closing, it will
stop moving. You need to open or
close it the rest of the way manually.
The tailgate has sensors on both
sides. Be careful not to damage
them. If the sensors are damaged,
the power tailgate does not function
properly.
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If you try to drive off with the tailgate
open, a beeper sounds and a
‘‘TAILGATE OPEN ’’message is
shown on the multi-information
display.
Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
from getting into the interior. See
Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page
58.
If there is a problem in the power
tailgate system, you will see a
‘‘ CHECK POWER TAILGATE ’’
message on the multi-information
display. Have the system checked by
your dealer.
With this message shown on the
multi-information display, you can
still open or close the tailgate
manually. Unlocking the Tailgate
If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, open it manually.
Place a cloth on the cover to prevent
scratches, then use a small flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover on
the back of the tailgate.
Push the release lever to the right as
shown.
If you need to open the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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On models without keyless accesssystemLOCK －Press this button once to
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will flash. When you
push LOCK twice within 5 seconds,
you will hear a beep to verify that the
doors and tailgate are locked and the
security system has set. This button
does not work if any door or tailgate
is open or if the key is in the ignition
switch. UNLOCK
－Press this button once
to unlock the driver's door (or all the
doors and the tailgate depending on
the door lock setting). Press it twice
to unlock the other doors and the
tailgate. Some exterior lights will
flash twice when you press the
button. If you do not open any door
or the tailgate within 30 seconds,
they will automatically relock and the
security system sets.
The door activated spotlights come
on when you press the UNLOCK
button if the door activated position
is selected by pressing the light
control button (DOOR). If you do not
open any door within 30 seconds (or
whatever setting of the interior light
dimming time is set to), the light(s)
will fade out. If you relock the doors
with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light(s)
will go off immediately. On the keyless lock
acknowledgment, you can deactivate
the beep on locking and flashing of
the lights (see page 133).
To change the lock/unlock setting
and the relock timer setting, refer to
the customized settings on page 128.
You can also open all power
windows, panoramic glass roof, and
sunshade from outside the vehicle
with the remote transmitter (see
page 172).
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
TAILGATE
BUTTON
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TAILGATE－All doors must be
unlocked to operate the power
tailgate. Press and hold the
TAILGATE button to open or close
the power tailgate. When the tailgate
begins to move, 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, three beeps sound, the
tailgate stops moving, reverses
direction and stops in the fully
opened or fully closed position.
PANIC －Press and hold this
button for about 1 second to attract
attention; the horn will sound, and
the exterior lights will flash for about
30 seconds. To cancel panic mode,
press any other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. Panic
mode does not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
Remote Transmitter Care●Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.●Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.●Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.●If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogramed by your dealer. Replacing the Transmitter Battery
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
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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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The remote may not work if:●It is too close to the vehicle.●It is above or below the vehicle,
even when it is within its operating
range.
Each front door has a LOCK/
UNLOCK feature. Unlocking the Door(s)
The handle of each front door has a
sensor. That sensor works with the
remote so you can automatically
unlock the door(s).
By default, only the driver's door
unlocks when you grab its handle.
To unlock the remaining doors and
the tailgate, press the UNLOCK
button on the remote or the rear of
the master door lock switch on the
driver's door.To change the
‘‘DOOR UNLOCK
MODE ’’setting, see page 119.
All the doors unlock when you grab
the handle of the front passenger's
door.
When you unlock the door(s), some
exterior lights blink twice and the
system beeps twice.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH ’’setting, see page
120.
To change the ‘‘KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP ’’setting, see page 121.
If you wear a glove while grabbing a
front door handle, the door sensor
may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
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