2010 ACURA ZDX airbag

When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a
booster seat and wear the lap/
shoulder belt.
The following pages give instructions
on how to check proper seat belt fit,
what kind of booster seat to use if
one is needed, and important
precautions for a child who must sit
in front.
Allowing a child age 12 or under
to sit in front can result in injury
or death if the passenger's front
airbag inflates.
If a child must ride in front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster
seat if needed, have the child
sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly.Checking Seat Belt Fit
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:
1. Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
2. Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
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If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in front, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat belt
properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle's or
booster's seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger's front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child's body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front,
there are other important factors you
should consider.
Physical SizePhysically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages 16 and 54). If
the seat belt does not fit properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in front.MaturityTo safely ride in front, a child must
be able to follow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
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ꭧ: If equipped
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
SH-AWD INDICATOR
(P. 70) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 70)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 592)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 591)
DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR
(P. 69)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 71)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 72)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 66, 594)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 67) VSA OFF INDICATOR
(P. 68)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 71)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 72)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P. 69) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 66)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 71) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 64) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 78)
MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 69)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 71) ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 72)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 65, 593)
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 73) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 71)
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING SYSTEM (ECPS)
INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 74)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATOR
ꭧ
(P. 73) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 75)
COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM
(CMBS) INDICATOR
ꭧ(P. 74)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 67)
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U.S. Canada
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
This indicator has two functions:1. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not fully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will
sound, and you will also see a
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE ’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 90). 2. If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID ’’or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display (see
pages 90). For more information,
see page 594.
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). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch
ꭧto the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates a potential
problem with your front airbags. This
indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your airbag
system components. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM ’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 90). For more
information, see page 34.
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.
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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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ꭧ1: If equipped
ꭧ 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
ꭧ 1(P. 138)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 178) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS (P. 139/141)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P. 145) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 379)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 371) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 137)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 144) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR (P. 36)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON (P. 143)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 143/179)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P. 217) FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES (P. 167)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
ꭧ
1(P. 382)
HORN
ꭧ 2
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) ALERT INDICATOR
ꭧ1(P. 514)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 399, 417)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ 1(P. 502)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF BUTTON (P. 509) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON
ꭧ1
(P. 517) IGNITION SWITCH
ꭧ
1
(P. 150)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79)KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOT
ꭧ
1(P. 205)
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT VENTILATION
SWITCHESꭧ
1(P. 168)
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
ꭧ
1
(P. 194)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 482)
INTEGRATED DYNAMICS
SYSTEM (IDS) SWITCH
ꭧ1
(P. 519)
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Reverse this procedure to return the
seat-back to the upright position. Pull
on the seat-back to make sure it is
latched. If the seat-back is not
latched fully, the seat belt will not
work properly and you will see the
red indicator behind the handle as
shown.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the front
passenger's seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (SeeCarrying Cargo
on page 465). Front Seat Heaters
On models without adaptive cruise
control (ACC)Both front seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
for the side airbag cutoff system,
there is no heater in the passenger's
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters. 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). For more information, see
pages 194 and 196.
Push the right side of the switch, HI,
to rapidly heat up the seat. After the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the left side of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
Passenger's
Seat
HEATERS Driver's
Seat
Front seat
HI
LOW
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In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat's temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
Follow these precautions when using
the seat heaters:●Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current from the
battery.●If the engine is left idling for an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
A multi-information display message
may inform you when the battery
charge is getting low. See page 85 for
more information. Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
On models with adaptive cruise control
(ACC)Both front seats are equipped with
seat heaters and an air ventilation
system. The passenger seat only has
heaters in the seat bottom because of
the side airbag system.
You must select the ON mode by
operating the engine start/stop
button (see page 194) to use the
heaters and the air ventilation
system.
Passenger's
seat
HEATERS Driver's
seat
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONINDICATORS
SEAT HEATER
BUTTON
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