2010 ACURA ZDX display

BSI OFF ButtonTo turn the system off, press the BSI
OFF button when the power mode is
set to ON with the engine start/stop
button. The BSI indicator on the
instrument panel glows amber,
indicating that the system is turned
off. The multi-information display
indicates that the system is off.To turn the system on again, press
the same button. The BSI indicator
on the instrument panel turns off.
The multi-information display
indicates that the system is on.
When the power mode is set to ON
with the engine start/stop button, the
system will be in the previously
selected ON or OFF setting.
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BSI Status Displays
SystemStatus Multi-information
display message BSI Indicator Description
ON －
When you set the power mode to ON with the engine start/stop button, the BSI
system indicators on the multi-information display and the instrument panel will
inform you if the system is ON or OFF for about 5 seconds.
The BSI indicator light illuminates or flashes according to the system status.
A chime sounds to indicate that the system has been turned ON or OFF.
OFF
ON/OFF
ꭧ
If while driving, mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sensor:●The system will shut down●The BSI indicator illuminates, a message is displayed on the multi-information
display, and a chime sounds.
The BSI indicator will turn off and the system will return to normal once the obstacle
is removed, and you begin to drive.
Always keep the area around the radar sensors clean. The BSI system may not
operate properly if the sensors are obstructed.
The BSI alert indicator:●May come on when a vehicle enters one of the alert zones, even if this message is
displayed.●May not come on due to obstruction (splashes, etc.), even if this message is not
displayed.
ꭧ : System status may remain on even when the BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE
message is displayed.
OFF If the system is faulty, the BSI indicator light illuminates and a message is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Have your vehicle inspected at your Acura dealer.
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Turn the Integrated Dynamics
System (IDS) switch located on the
center console to select the comfort
and sport mode.
When comfort mode is selected, the
message‘‘COMFORT ’’will appear on
the multi-information display for five
seconds.
When sport mode is selected, the
message ‘‘SPORT ’’will appear on the
multi-information display for five
seconds.
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Active Damper System
Indicator
If there is a problem with the active
damper system, the system shuts
down and the active damper system
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on.
You will also see the ‘‘CHECK ADS
SYSTEM ’’message appear on the
multi-information display. In addition, the ECPS also defaults
into sport mode, and you will see the
‘‘
CHECK POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ’’message appear on the
multi-information display (see page
91).
If you see this warning indicator and
message, have your vehicle checked
at your dealer as soon as possible.
In this case, your vehicle still has the
normal damper function, but it will
not have the active damper function.
Electronically Controlled
Power Steering System
(ECPS) Indicator
If there is a problem with the
Electronically Controlled Power
Steering System, the system shuts
down and the system indicator on
the instrument panel comes on.
You will also see the ‘‘CHECK
POWER STEERING SYSTEM’’
message appear on the multi-
information display.
If you see this warning indicator and
message, have your vehicle checked
at your dealer as soon as possible.
In this case, your vehicle still has the
power steering function, but the
steering effort might feel different.
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions for simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page 625 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. Maintenance Safety
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Maintenance Minder
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533
Fluid Locations
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543
Engine Compartment Cover
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544
Adding Engine Oil
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545
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
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546
Engine Coolant
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548
Windshield Washers
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550
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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551
Brake Fluid
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553
Power Steering Fluid
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554
Timing Belt
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554
Lights
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555
Dust and Pollen Filter
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562
Cleaning the Seat Belts
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562
Floor Mats
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563
Wiper Blades
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564
Tires
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567
Checking the Battery
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573
Vehicle Storage
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575
Interior Care
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576
Maintenance
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Your vehicle displays engine oil life
and maintenance service items on
the multi-information display to show
you when you should have your
dealer perform engine oil
replacement and indicated
maintenance service.
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil life and displays it as a
percentage.Engine Oil Life Display
To see the current engine oil life
displayed on the multi-information
display, turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, and press the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the engine oil
life is displayed.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). See page 196 for ignition
switch and power mode comparison.
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The remaining engine oil life is
shown on the multi-information
display according to this table:Calculated Engine OilLife (%) Displayed Engine
Oil Life (%)
100% －91% 100%
90% －81% 90%
80% －71% 80%
70% －61% 70%
60% －51% 60%
50% －41% 50%
40% －31% 40%
30% －21% 30%
20% －16% 20%
15% －11% 15%
10% －6% 10%
5% －1% 5%
0% 0%
When the remaining engine oil life is
15 to 6 percent, the multi-information
display shows a‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON ’’message along with the
maintenance item code(s) indicating
the main and sub items required at
the time of the oil change. Refer to
page 542 for a complete list of the
maintenance main items and sub
items. Pressing either INFO button (▲
/▼ )
switches the display from the
message to another display. Once
you switch the display, this message
will go off.
Along with the message, the system
message indicator comes on (see
page 69).
The message appears on the multi-
information display each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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). See page for 196 ignition
switch and power mode comparison.
MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM CODE(S)
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM CODE
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This message reminds you that your
vehicle will soon be due for
scheduled maintenance.
Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil life information. Along
with the‘‘OIL LIFE’’ message, you
will see the percentage of the
remaining engine oil life and the
maintenance item codes on the multi-
information display.
When the remaining oil life is 5 to 1
percent, the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW ’’
message with the same maintenance
items ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON ’’was
displayed with. When you see this
message, have the indicated
maintenance performed as soon as
possible.
REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE
MAIN ITEM(S) SUB ITEM(S)
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM CODE MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM CODE(S)
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