2012 Acura ZDX seats

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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger’s seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off. uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. When a
comfortable temperature is reached,
select LO to keep the seat warm.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Front Seat Heaters*1 Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Inter ior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
If the power mode is in ON:
Seat heater - The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger’s seatback
due to the side airbag cutoff system.
Seat ventilation - The HI setting ventilates
the seats faster than the LO setting.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF setti ng (no indicators on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached
while using the seat heat ers in HI, select MID
or LO to keep the seat warm.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is OFF. Under such
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
If the ignition switch is in ON w*1: The HI
setting heats the seats faster than the LO
setting.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. When a
comfortable temperature is reached,
select LO to keep the seat warm.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Rear Seat Heaters*1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distan ce, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 213
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in th e front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can inte rfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock a ll doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 111
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 143
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 145
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 140
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo ar ea or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s abili ty to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 31
•Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 68

Index
361
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 255
Accessories and Modifications ................ 267
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 157
Active Head Restraints ............................. 148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 235
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 285
Engine Oil ............................................... 280
Washer ................................................... 290
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 280
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 150
Front Seats.............................................. 143
Head Restraints ....................................... 145
Mirrors.................................................... 141
Rear Seats ............................................... 149
Steering Wheel ....................................... 140
Temperature ............................................. 91
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ...................... 163
Changing the Mode................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows................ ....................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mo de................... 163
Sensor .................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................ 165
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 163
Air Pressure ...................................... 301, 350 Airbags
........................................................ 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision... ................................ 30, 39
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Indicator ........................................ 46, 72, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 47
Sensors...................................................... 35
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 44
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 173
Anti-lock Brak e System (ABS) .................. 255
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 150
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 190
Audio System ............................................ 168
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 172
Auxiliary Input Jack ........ .......................... 169
Error Messages ........................................ 188
General Information ................................ 191
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 183
Reactivating............................................. 170
Recommended CDs ................................. 192
Recommended Devices ............................ 194
Remote Controls ..................................... 190
Security Code .......................................... 170
Theft Protection....................................... 170
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 169 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 194
Authorized Manuals ................................ 358
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 113
Automatic Lighting .................................. 132
Automatic Transmission ........................... 227
Creeping ................................................. 227
Fluid ........................................................ 287
Kickdown ................................................ 227
Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 229, 231
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 331
Shifting ................................................... 228
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 169
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 91
Average Speed ........................................... 92
B
Battery...................................................... 309
Charging System Indicato r................. 69, 334
Jump Starting .......................................... 329
Maintenance (Checking th e Battery) ........ 309
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 310
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 27
Beverage Holders ..................................... 156
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................... 246
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 197
Bluetooth ®Audio ...................................... 186
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 253
Anti-lock Brake System (A BS)................... 255

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Index
Brake Assist System ................................. 256
Fluid ........................................................ 288
Foot Brake ............................................... 254
Indicator ............................................ 68, 336
Parking Brake .......................................... 253
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 136
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 291
Back-Up Lights......................................... 296
Daytime Running Light ....... ..................... 294
Fog Lights ................................................ 292
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 293
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 293
Headlights ............................................... 291
High-Mount Brake Light ..... ..................... 297
Rear License Plate Light............................ 297
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Lights .................... 294
Stop Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Lights.................. 295
Bulb Specifications .................................... 350
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks .............................................. 158
Carrying Cargo .................................. 211, 213
CD Changer ............................................... 177
Certification Label .................................... 351
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 291
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 334Child Safety
................................................. 50
Childproof Door Locks............................. 112
Child Seat .................................................... 50
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 52
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 53
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 58
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ......................... ...... 52
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Using a Tether ........................................... 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 112
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 315
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 313
Client Service Information ....................... 359
Climate Control System ............................ 163
Changing the Mode ................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ............... ........................ 164
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 166
Clock .......................................................... 102
Coat Hook ................................................. 158
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 319, 350
Console Compartment ............................. 154
Controls ..................................................... 101 Coolant (Engine)
...................................... 285
Adding to the Radiator ... ........................ 286
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 285
Overheating ............................................ 332
Temperature Gauge .................................. 87
Creeping ................................................... 227
Cruise Control .......................................... 232
Indicator ................................................... 77
Cup Holders .............................................. 156
Customized Features ................................. 94
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 133
Dead Battery ............................................ 329
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 352
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 131
Rearview Mirror .............. ........................ 141
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 281
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 131
Door Mirrors ............................................. 142
Doors ........................................................ 103
Auto Door Locking.......... ........................ 113
Auto Door Unlocking ...... ........................ 113
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 26, 73
Keys........................................................ 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside.................................. 106

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Index
Lockout Prevention System..................... 107
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 303
Driving ...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 227
Braking ................................................... 253
Cruise Control ........................................ 232
Shifting Gear .......................................... 228
Starting the Engine ................................. 223
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 312
E
ECPS (Electric Contro lled Power Steering
System) .............................................. 73, 336
Elapsed Time .............................................. 92
Electric Controlled Po wer Steering System
(ECPS)
Indicator ........................................... 73, 336
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 243
Emergency ................................................ 344
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 354
Engine ....................................................... 351
Coolant .................................................. 285
Jump Starting ......................................... 329
Oil .......................................................... 280
Starting................................................... 223
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 127
Engine Coolant ........................................ 285
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 286
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 285 Overheating ............................................ 332
Temperature Gauge .................................. 87
Engine Oil ................................................. 280
Adding .................................................... 282
Checking ................................................. 281
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 273
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 334
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 280
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 315
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 142F
Features..................................................... 167
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 312
Oil ........................................................... 283
Flat Tire ..................................................... 319
Floor Mats ................................................. 314
Fluids
Automatic Transmission.... ....................... 287
Brake....................................................... 288
Engine Coolant........................................ 285
Windshield Washer.................................. 290
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 149
Foot Brake ................................................. 254
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 38
Front Seat Heaters
and Seat Ventilation .............................. 161 Front Seats
................................................ 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 263
Economy ................................................. 266
Gauge ....................................................... 87
Instant Fuel Economy ....... ......................... 92
Low Fuel Indicator .......... ........................... 71
Range ....................................................... 92
Recommendation .................................... 263
Refueling................................................. 263
Fuel Economy ........................................... 266
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 265
Message.................................................. 335
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 264
Fuses Locations................................................. 338
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 266
Gauge ....................................................... 87
Information ............................................. 263
Instant Fuel Economy ....... ......................... 92
Low Fuel Indicator .......... ........................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
Gauges ........................................................ 87
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 228
Glass (care) ................................................ 316
Glove Box .................................................. 153