2012 Acura ZDX dashboard

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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seats
1 Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjust ments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Lumbar Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s side only)

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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the driver’s or passenger’s AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the dr iver’s side or passenger’s side control
switch.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (Recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Cha nge the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until th e temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of the
center console Floor vents Floor and
defroster vents
(Driver’s side only)
Driver’s Side AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch (Recirculation)
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(Fan Control) Bar
Passenger’s Side AUTO Button

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way.
u The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with
your hands.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICEDo not open the hood wh en the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Hood Release
Handle
Pull
Lever

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Located on the lower side panel. Take off the
cover to open.
■Driver Side Interior Fuse Box1Driver Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse locations are shown on the label under the
steering column.
Locate the fuse in questi on by the fuse number and
box cover number.
■Passenger Side Interior Fuse Box1 Passenger Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in questi on by the fuse number and
box cover number.