2012 Acura ZDX radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 50Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 114 Security System P. 120 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 123
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 127 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 151 Climate Control System P. 163
Audio Error Messages P. 188 Audio Remote Controls P. 190
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 195
When Driving P. 223 Braking P. 253 Parking Your Vehicle P. 261
Accessories and Modifications P. 267
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 277 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 291
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 300 Battery P. 309 Remote Transmitter Care P. 310
Cleaning P. 313
Engine Does Not Start P. 326 Jump Starting P. 329 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 331
Fuses P. 338 Emergency Towing P. 344
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 347
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 352 Reporting Safety Defects P. 353
Authorized Manuals P. 358 Client Service Information P. 359
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 21
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 101
FeaturesP. 167
DrivingP. 209
MaintenanceP. 269
Handling the UnexpectedP. 317
InformationP. 349
IndexP. 361

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 167)
Audio system (P 168)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Audio Display
SCAN/A.SEL (Auto
Select) Bar
AM/FM
Button
RETURN Button
Selector Knob
TITLE
Button
TUNE Bar VOL
(Volume/
Power) Knob
DISC Button
USB/AUX Button
CD Slot (CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
SETUP Button
SKIP
Bar
CATEGORY Bar
LOAD Button (
XM ®)
Button
● Audio Remote Controls (P 190)
● VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume
up/down.
● MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1 /FM2 /AM /XM1 /XM2 /CD/ AUX .
● CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
VOL Button
MODE Button
CH Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, unlocking the tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors or unlocking the tailgate or
starting the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being trans mitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, notebook computers, mob ile phones, or wireless machines.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
selecting the ACCESSORY mode with an ENGINE START/STOP button
*:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, remote transmitt er or keyless access remote*.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remo te transmitter or keyless access system*. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 168
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 169
Auxiliary Input Jack .... ...................... 169
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 170
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 171
Adjusting the Sound .... .................... 172
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 173
Playing the XM ® Radio ..................... 175
Playing a CD .................................... 177
Playing an iPod ®............................... 180
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 183
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 186 Audio Error Messages
CD Changer..................................... 188
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive....................... 189
Audio Remote Controls .................... 190
General Information on the Audio SystemXM ® Radio Service ........................... 191
Recommended CDs ......................... 192
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives........ 194HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 195 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
®
Using HFL ........................................ 197
HFL Menus ...................................... 199

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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
On models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for
operation of the audio system, AcuraLink*, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice
commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM ® Radio service. It can also play
CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods ®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 191
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an au dio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash
Drive XM
® Radio
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the po wer source, such as
when the battery is disc onnected or goes dead.
■Entering the audio security code
ENTER CODE appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the pr eset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, you need to visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s security code and serial
number on the radio code card.
Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the
radio code card, you must obtain the information
from a dealer.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Continued
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
SCAN Bar
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press to search up and down
the selected band for a
station with a strong signal. SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency. AM/FM Button
Press to select a band. TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS
name on and off.
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display
and select an RDS category.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Bar
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset.
To turn off auto select, press the bar
again. This restores the presets you
originally set.