2010 ACURA ZDX start stop button

Adjusting the Power Mirrors1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's
side). 3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.
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. Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt feature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shifting out of reverse
will return the mirror to its original
position.
●To tilt the driver's mirror, place the
selector switch in the left position.●To tilt the passenger's mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.●To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page 180).
SELECTOR SWITCH
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Heated Power MirrorsThe outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off.This heated mirror function has a
timer (see page 143).
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.
REAR DEFROST AND
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Mirrors
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Your vehicle has a memory feature
for the steering wheel, driver's seat,
and outside mirror positions.
Seat, except for power lumbar,
steering wheel and outside mirror
positions can be stored in separate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter or the keyless
access remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2).Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a new
driving position to the memory
unless the ignition switch is in the
ON (II) position. You can recall a
memorized position with the
ignition switch in any 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
196 for ignition switch and power
mode comparison. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page 161).
Adjust the steering wheel to a
comfortable position (see page
145).
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Engine Start/Stop Button Operating RangeThe engine may not run, and some
malfunctions may occur, if the
remote is outside the vehicle.The engine may not start if the
remote is subjected to strong radio
waves.
Also, the engine may not start if the
remote is too close to the windows.
Make sure you know where the remote
is when you are inside the vehicle.
Remember that you can start the engine
when the remote is inside the vehicle.
Make sure you always carry the remote
with you.
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Engine Start/Stop Button
Operation
This system uses the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to start and stop the engine. If
you are carrying the keyless access
remote, you can start the engine by
pressing the engine start/stop button
with the brake pedal depressed. You
can also stop the engine by pushing
this button when the vehicle is
stopped.
Switching the Power ModesThe keyless access system has four
power modes: VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and
START.
Each time you press the engine
start/stop button while carrying the
keyless access remote, the power
mode switches between VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, and
ON.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stop
button, while pressing the brake
pedal, with the shift lever in Park or
neutral position.
Changing the Power Mode withoutStarting the EngineTo change the power mode without
turning on the engine, press the
engine start/stop button without
pressing the brake pedal. The power
mode will be changed as shown on
the next page.
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How the mode is switched depends
on the shift lever position (with or
without the shift lever in Park).
With the shift lever in Park, the
power mode changes from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) when you
push the start button.
To change the mode from ON to
ACCESSORY with the shift lever
position in Park, press the engine
start/stop button twice.
To change the mode from
ACCESSORY to OFF, shift to Park,
then press the engine start/stop
button twice.
NOTE:If the keyless access system
main switch in the glove box is off,
make sure to insert the keyless
access remote into the keyless
access slot to turn on your vehicle's
power mode. For more information,
refer to page 203.
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button comes on green.
Some electrical components such as the
audio system and accessory power sockets
can be operated.
ON
Indicator in the button remains green when
the engine is not running.
(If the engine is running, this indicator is off.)
All electrical components can be used.
: Press the engine start/stop button.
: Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P.
: Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.
Do the following without pressing the brake pedal.
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Ignition Switch and Power Mode ComparisonIgnition Switch Position
Without Keyless
Access System
●Engine is turned off
and power is shut
down.●The steering wheel is
locked.●No electrical
components can be
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.●All electrical
components can be
used.
●Use this position to
start the engine.●The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Power Mode
With Keyless Access
System and Engine
Start/Stop Button Indicator-Off
●Engine is turned off
and power is shut
down.●The steering wheel is
locked.●No electrical
components can be
used.Indicator-Green
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as
the audio system and
accessory power
sockets can be
operated.
Indicator-Green
(engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-Off
●The mode
automatically returns
to ON after the engine
starts.
LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)
ACCESSORY
ON
Green OFF
START
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Starting the EngineYou can start the engine in any
power mode.
To start the engine:1. Move the shift lever to Park (P).
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the engine start/stop button.
Starting GuidanceAfter you unlock and open the
driver's door, you will see the ‘‘TO
START ENGINE: ’’message on the
multi-information display. The ‘‘TO
TURN ACCESSORY ON: ’’message
will be shown after three seconds.
The display switches between the
‘‘ TO START ENGINE: ’’and ‘‘TO
TURN ACCESSORY ON: ’’messages
every three seconds.
When the keyless access system main
switch in the glove box is off,
the ‘‘TO
START ENGINE: ’’message will be
shown after you insert the remote
into the slot. Each time you press the
engine start/stop button, the
‘‘ INSERT KEYLESS REMOTE INTO
SLOT ’’message is shown on the
multi-information display.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
BRAKE PEDAL
TO TURN ACCESSORY ON TO START ENGINE
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