2012 Acura ZDX radio

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
■To find an RDS station from your selected program category 1.Press the CATEGORY bar to display and
select an RDS category.
2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.
■Radio Data System (RDS)1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
in the preset buttons. FM1 and FM2 let you store six
stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal in the
preset buttons.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons
manually.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the XM ® Radio
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Features
Playing the XM ® Radio
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display
and select an XM ® Radio
category.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store the channel:
1. Select the channel.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you
hear a beep.
To listen to a stored st ation, select XM, then
press the preset button.
SCAN Bar
Press to sample all ch annels (in the channel
mode), or channels within a category (in
the category mode).
Each sampling continues for a few seconds.
Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and
continue listening to the channel.
Selector Knob
Turn to select channels or
category. (XM
®) Button
Press to select XM ® Radio.TITLE Button
Press and release to cycle the
display between the name,
title, and category.
TUNE Bar
Press either side to select
channels.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the XM ® Radio
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Features
1. Press the button to select the XM ® radio band (XM1 or XM2).
2. Press and hold the TITLE button to switch between the channel mode and
category mode.
3. Select a channel using the TUNE, CATEGORY , SCAN bar, or Preset buttons.
1. Press to display a channel list.
2. Rotate to select a channel, then press
.
■To Play the XM ® Radio
■To Select a Channel from a List
1 Playing the XM ® Radio
In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a
channel within a category (J azz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
You can store twelve XM ® stations in the preset
buttons. XM1 and XM2 let you store six stations
each.
There may be instances when XM ® Radio does not
broadcast all the data fiel ds (artist name, title).
This does not indicate a problem with your audio
system.
Channel list is shown.

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Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1 XM2 CD AUX
VOL (Volume) Button
Press: Increases the volume.
Press: Decreases the volume.
CH (Channel) Button
• When listening to the radio
Press
+: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press : Selects the previous preset radio station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod ®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
+: Skips to the next song.
Press : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, th e following are operable
from the remote controls:
•iPod ®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
•Bluetooth ® Audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
CH (Channel)
Button
VOL (Volume)
Button
3
4
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General Information on the Audio System
XM® Radio Service
1.You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription.
To see the ID in the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM ®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make sure your vehicl e is in an open area with good reception.
LOADING: XM® is loading the audio or program information.
OFF AIR: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
UPDATING: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still work
normally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
--------: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the
artist or title info rmation is unavailable.
ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to XM ® Radio
■Receiving XM ® Radio
■XM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to XM ® Radio
Contact Information for XM ® Radio:
US: XM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com , or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM ® Canada at www.xmradio.ca , or (877)
209-0079
1 Receiving XM ® Radio
The XM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interrupt ions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
N, it is safer to start it in P.
3. You can start the engine in any power
mode. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button and the brake pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitu des above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Insert the keyless access remo te into the slot if the
battery in the key is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
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The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Models with keyless access remote
Brake Pedal
ENGINE START/STOP button
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uBSI (Blind Spot Information)*
Driving
Press the BSI OFF button until you hear a beep to turn on and off the system. A
message on the multi-information display appears for five seconds and indicates
that the system is on or off.
When BSI is off, the BSI indicator in the in strument panel stays on.
BSI stays off next time you sta rt the engine, if you turned it off the last time you drive
the vehicle.
■BSI On and Off1 BSI (Blind Spot Information)*
The BSI alert indicator may not come on under
following conditions:
•A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.
•A vehicle is parked in a side lane.•The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).
•An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.
Turn the system off when towing a trailer. The system
does not work properly for the following reasons:
•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the radar coverage.•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar sensors,
causing the BSI alert indicators to come on.
BSI may be adversel y affected when:•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are detected.•An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
•Driving on a curved road.•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent lane.•The system picks up external electrical interference.•The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.
•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
For a proper BSI use:
•Always keep the rear bu mper corner area clean.•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.
•Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear bumper
corner area or the radar sensors to be repaired, or the
rear bumper corner area is strongly impacted.
BSI
Indicator
BSI OFF Button Multi-information
display
* Not available on all models

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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and otherinformation required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 350
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 351Engine Number and Transmission Number...................................... 351
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 352
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 353Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 354
Warranty Coverages ........................ 356
Authorized Manuals ......................... 358
Client Service Information............... 359