2010 ACURA ZDX low pressure switch

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch
ꭧto the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has two functions:
1. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your
vehicle's tires are significantly low
on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 91).
Check the tire pressure monitor on
the multi-information display and
determine the cause (see page 491). If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
information display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinflated, call a professional
towing service. For more
information, see page 602.
2. If this indicator begins to flash,
there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. The indicator continues to
flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more information, see page
493.
Message Indicator
This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page 79) to see the message (see
page 90).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.Door/Tailgate Open
Indicator
This indicator comes on red if any
door or the tailgate is open.
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/or
the tailgate is open (see page 12).
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For example, if you check and fill
your tires in a warm area, then drive
in extremely cold weather, the tire
pressure will be lower than
measured and could be underinflated
and cause the low tire pressure/
TPMS indicator to come on. Or, if
you check and adjust your tire
pressure in cooler conditions, and
drive into extremely hot conditions,
the tire may become overinflated.
However, the low tire pressure/
TPMS indicator will not come on if
the tires are overinflated.
Refer to page 567 for tire inflation
guidelines.
If there is a problem with the TPMS,
this indicator begins to flash. It stops
flashing after approximately 1
minute, then stays on. You will also
see a‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page 91). Although your tire pressure is
monitored, you must manually check
the tire pressures monthly.
Each tire, including the spare, should
be checked monthly when the
vehicle is cold, and set to the
recommended inflation pressure as
specified on the vehicle placard and
in the owner's manual (see page
568).
Tire Pressure Monitor
To select the tire pressure monitor,
press the INFO button several times
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position.
You will see the above display on the
multi-information display when all
tire pressures are normal.
U.S. model
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Each tire pressure is shown in PSI
(U.S. models) or in kPa (Canadian
models).
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.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor. If the air pressure of a tire
becomes significantly low, the sensor
in that tire immediately sends a
signal that causes the low tire
pressure/TPMS indicator in the
instrument panel to come on. If this
happens, you will see which tire is
losing pressure on the multi-
information display along with a
‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ’’
message.
If any of the tires has low pressure,
the tire pressure monitor also shows
the above message and each tire
pressure to warn you about the low
tire pressure when you select the
display by pressing the INFO button
several times.
Canadian model
This shows that front left tire
is losing pressure.
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If there is a problem with the TPMS,
the tire pressure monitor shows a
‘‘TPMS ERROR ’’message and the
tire pressure readings are not
displayed. If this happens, you will
first see a system warning message
‘‘ CHECK TPMS SYSTEM ’’on the
multi-information display. TPMS System Failure
If there is a problem with the TPMS,
you will see the above message on
the multi-information display.
If you see this message, the system
is off and is not monitoring the tire
pressures. Have the system checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator begins to flash, then stays
on (see page 490).If the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on, or the multi-
information display shows a
‘‘CHECK
TPMS SYSTEM ’’message, the VSA
system automatically turns on even
when the VSA system is turned off
by pressing the VSA OFF switch
(see page 509). If this happens, you
cannot turn the VSA system off by
pressing the VSA OFF switch again.
When you restart the vehicle with
the compact spare tire, the TPMS
system message will also be
displayed on the multi-information
display after several miles
(kilometers) driving.
U. S.
Canada
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You will also see a‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on, or the multi-
information display shows a ‘‘CHECK
TPMS SYSTEM ’’message, the VSA
system automatically turns on even
when the VSA system is turned off
by pressing the VSA OFF button. If
this happens, you cannot turn the
VSA system off by pressing the VSA
OFF button again.
Without VSA, your vehicle will have
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. VSA OFF Button
This button is under the driver's side
vent. To turn the VSA system on and
off, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
When VSA is off, the VSA OFF
indicator comes on as a reminder.
Press and hold the button again. It
turns the system back on.VSA is turned on every time you start
the engine, even if you turned it off
the last time you drove the vehicle.
In certain unusual conditions when
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow
mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA temporarily
switched off. When the VSA system
is off, the traction control system is
also off. You should only attempt to
free your vehicle with the VSA off if
you are not able to free it when the
VSA is on.
Immediately after freeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA and
traction control systems switched off.
VSA OFF BUTTON
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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GCWR (Gross Combined WeightRating)
...................................
523
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic
Transmission
...............
477, 478
Glove Box
..................................
215
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
.................................
523
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
.................................
523
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
...................................
523
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........
143
Headlights
.................................
139
Aiming
....................................
555
Automatic Lighting Off
............
142
Daytime Running Lights
.........
141
High Beam Indicator
................
71
High Beams, Turning on
.........
139
Lights On Indicator
..................
71
Low Beams, Turning on
..........
139
Reminder Chime
.....................
139 Turning on
..............................
139
Washers
..................................
138
Head Restraints
..........................
162
Heaters, Seats
.....................
167, 168
Heating and Cooling
..................
220
High-Low Beam Switch
..............
139
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
............................
396
Hood, Opening and Closing the
..........................................
457
Horn
......................................
4, 136
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
...................................
606
Ignition Keys
........................................
147
Switch
.....................................
150
Timing Control System
...........
617
Immobilizer System
...................
149
Important Safety Precautions
.........
6
Indicators, Instrument Panel
........
63
ABS (Anti-lock Brake)
.......
67, 496
Active Damper System
.............
72 Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
...................................
73
Brake (Parking and Brake System)
.........................
66, 594
Charging System
..............
65, 592
Collision Mitigation Braking System ™
...............................
74
Cruise Control
..........................
71
Cruise Main
.............................
71
Door and Tailgate Open
...........
69
Electric Power Steering
............
74
Fog Lights
................................
71
High Beam
...............................
71
Key (Immobilizer System)
.......
70
Lights On
.................................
71
Low Fuel
..................................
72
Low Oil Pressure
..............
65, 591
Low Tire Pressure
....................
69
Maintenance Minder
...............
533
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 593
Passenger Airbag Off
...............
36
Seat Belt Reminder
.............
21, 64
Security System
.......................
72
SH-AWD
®.................................
70
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