2010 ACURA ZDX battery

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner),
contact your dealer for a replacement.
BATTERY LABEL
RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD
U.S. models only
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Safety Labels
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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running, or if a
‘‘ CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’
message is on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page 591.
Charging System
Indicator
This indicator has two functions:
1. If it comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being
charged, and you will see a
‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display.
2. This indicator also comes on when the battery needs to be replaced
along with ‘‘REPLACE BATTERY ’’
message on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page 592.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
You will see a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display. For more
information, see page 593.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Refer to page 399
or 416 for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the
acura.com/handsfreelink
website. In Canada, visit
www.acura.
ca,
or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9.
On models with navigation systemYou can see HFL information on the
navigation screen (see page 418). Battery Charge Low
When the battery's state of charge is
low, the vehicle's battery
management system triggers one of
the following
‘‘BATTERY CHARGE
LOW ’’messages if the ignition is on
or off.
Depending on how low the battery's
state of charge dropped and how
long it remained low, these messages
may occur frequently. It may take a
number of trips to sufficiently
recharge the battery and the
messages to no longer appear.
IGN ON (II) －Immediately turn off
all electrical devices (interior lights,
air conditioning, audio, heated seats,
etc.). Try not to operate other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Driving the
vehicle will recharge the battery. If
the message continues to display
while driving, see your dealer.
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Multi-Information Display
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IGN ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)－
Follow the multi-information display
message and turn off all electrical
devices. Driving the vehicle will
recharge the battery, however the
vehicle may not start. If no start, see
jump starting (page 587), or contact
your dealer. Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch (IGN). ON mode is the
equivalent of ON (II). See page 196
for ignition switch and power mode
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When you remove the key from the
ignition switch (or the vehicle is in
VEHICLE OFF mode on models with
keyless access system), the steering
wheel automatically moves fully up.
To change the‘‘AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL ’’
setting, see page 116.
The steering wheel then returns to
its original position when you insert
the key back in the ignition switch
(or the vehicle is in ON mode on
models with keyless access system).
Steering wheel movement is also
controlled by the driving position
memory system (see page 180). If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
fuse for the power tilt and telescopic
steering wheel is removed, the
power tilt and telescopic steering
wheel system needs to be reset when
you reconnect the battery or install
the fuse.
Insert the key into the ignition
switch, and remove it (or set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF on
models with keyless access system).
The steering wheel automatically
moves fully up to let you know the
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On models without keyless accesssystemThe master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver's
door lock. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
facility. You should have received a key
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits
are damaged.
●Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.●Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.●Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Retractable Master KeyThe master key can be retracted into
the remote transmitter. To use the
key, push the release button to
release the key from the transmitter.
The key should be fully extended. To
retract the key, push the release
button and at the same time push the
key into the remote transmitter until
it is securely latched.
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET KEY
RELEASE BUTTON
Push
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Keys and Locks
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Always use the fully-extended key
when you insert it to the ignition
switch. If the key does not fully
extend, the immobilizer system may
not operate may prevent the engine
from starting.
The key may come in contact with
your finger while being retracted or
extended. Make sure your fingers do
not touch the pivot of the key when
retracting or extending the key.
On models with keyless accesssystemEach 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.
The built-in key (see page 207) fits all
the locks on your vehicle. You should have received a key
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
BUILT-IN KEYS KEY NUMBER
TAG
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To lock all doors and the tailgate,
press the front of the master door
lock switch on either front door, pull
the lock tab rearward on the driver's
door, or use the key on the outside
lock on the driver's door.
On models with keyless accesssystemThe built-in key can be used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. For more information, see
page 207.
Pressing the rear of either master
door lock switch will unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
The lock tab on any passenger's door
locks and unlocks that door.
Pushing forward the lock tab on the
driver ’s door unlocks only that door.
When the door is unlocked, you can
see the red indicator on the lock tab
above the inner door handle.
Lock
Unlock
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
Lock
Unlock
LOCK TAB
RED INDICATOR
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Door Locks
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