2010 ACURA ZDX fog light

ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equippedVehicle with navigation system is shown.REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 371)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P. 144)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 399, 417)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ
2(P. 502)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 178)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF BUTTON (P. 509)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
ꭧ 2(P. 138) BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION
SYSTEM (BSI)
OFF BUTTON
ꭧ
2
(P. 517)
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) ALERT INDICATORꭧ
2(P. 514) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, 141)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 482) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 137)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 379)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
(ACC) BUTTONS
ꭧ
2(P. 382)
ENGINE START/STOP
BUTTON
ꭧ 2(P. 194)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 143, 179)
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES (P. 167)
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT VENTILATION
SWITCHESꭧ
2(P. 168)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P. 217) KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTE SLOTꭧ
2(P. 205)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS (P. 79)
IGNITION SWITCHꭧ 2
(P. 150)
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 145) HORN
ꭧ
1
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
DISTANCE BUTTON
ꭧ2
(P. 390)
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This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations
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62
Instrument Panel
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63
Instrument Panel Indicators
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64
Gauges
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76
Multi-Information Display
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78
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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136
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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137
Turn Signal and Headlights
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139
Hazard Warning Button
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143
Rear Window Defogger
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143
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
144
Steering Wheel Adjustments
.......
145
Keys and Locks
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147
Immobilizer System
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149
Ignition Switch
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150
Door Locks
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151
Childproof Door Locks
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153
Tailgate
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153
Power Tailgate
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153
Remote Transmitter
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157
Seats
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161
Front Seat Heaters
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167 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
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168
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian models)
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170
Power Windows
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171
Panoramic Glass Roof
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174
Parking Brake
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176
Mirrors
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177
Driving Position Memory
System
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180
Keyless Access System
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183
Interior Lights
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208
Interior Convenience Items
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212
Beverage Holders
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213
Console Compartment
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213
Under Floor Storage
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214
Storage Compartments
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214
Glove Box
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215
Sunglasses Holder
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215
Coat Hook
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216
Sun Visor
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216
Vanity Mirror
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217
Accessory Power Sockets
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217
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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)
Instrument Panel
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Lights On Indicator
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or
position. This indicator will
also come on when the light switch is
in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically. If you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the
LOCK (0) position without turning
off the light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the
driver's door.
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)
and ACCESSORY mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For
more information, see pages 194 and
196.
Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page 141.High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page 139.
Cruise Main Indicator
On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page 379).
Cruise Control Indicator
On models without adaptive cruisecontrol (ACC)This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page 379
for information on operating the
cruise control.
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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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1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking and instrument panel
lights
4. AUTO
5. Headlights on
6. High beams
7. Flash high beams
8. Fog lights off
9. Fog lights onTurn Signal
－Push down on the
lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Headlights On －Turning the
switch to the ‘‘
’’position turns on
the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘
’’
position turns on the headlights. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ACCESSORY mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I), and
ON mode is the equivalent of ON
(II). See page 196 for ignition switch
and power mode comparison.
If you leave the lights on with the key
removed from the ignition switch, or
with the power mode in VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK), you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver's door.
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High Beams－To switch from low
beams to high beams, push the left
lever forward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page 71). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams stay on as long as you hold
the lever back. AUTO
－The automatic lighting
feature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO at any time.
The lights will come on automatically
when the outside light level becomes
low (at dusk, for example). The
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. The lights and indicator
will turn off automatically when the
system senses high ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn off the ignition switch. They will
turn off automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver's
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the
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.
Even with the automatic lighting
feature turned on, we recommend
that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night or in a dense
fog, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
facilities.
To change the
‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY ’’setting, see page 126.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle for an extended period (a
week or more). You should also turn
off the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or off for a long time.
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The automatic lighting feature is
controlled by a sensor located on top
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.Fog Lights
Turn the fog lights on and off by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the fog lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the fog
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go off when
the headlights turn off, or the
daytime running lights are on.Daytime Running Lights
With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parking brake. They remain on until
you turn the ignition switch off, even
if you set the parking brake.
When the headlights are on, the
daytime running lights are off.
SUNLIGHT SENSOR
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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