2012 Acura ZDX instrument panel

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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control*
Driving
Cruise Control*
Maintains a constant vehicle speed with out having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little ac celeration or deceleration.1Cruise Control*
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
■Shift positions for cruise control:
In ( D or (S Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.■Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.
How to use
When to use
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)*
Continued
Driving
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)*
Maintains a constant vehicle speed and a safe distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead of you without having to keep your foot on the brake pedal or
accelerator.1 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)*
Important Safety Reminder
As with any system, th ere are limits to ACC.
Inappropriate use of ACC can result in a serious
accident. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary,
and always keep a safe distance between your vehicle
and other vehicles.
The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the CMBS
TM
(collision mitigation braking systemTM).
2 CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM)* P. 257
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.When to use
■Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25
mph (40 km/h) ~
■Shift positions for adaptive cruise control:
In ( D or (S
The radar sensor is under the
emblem in the front grille.
How to use
■Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel. ACC (green) is
on in the
instrument panel.
Adaptive cruise control is
ready to use.
* Not available on all models

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uuBraking uCMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM)*
Driving
Press this button for about one second to turn
on and off the system.
When the CMBS
TM is off:
• The beeper sounds.
• The CMBS
TM indicator in the instrument
panel comes on.
• A message on the multi-information display
reminds you that the system is off.
The CMBS
TM is in the previously selected ON or
OFF setting each time yo u start the engine.
■CMBSTM On and Off1CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM)*
The CMBSTM may automatically shut off and the
CMBSTM indicator comes and stays on when:•You drive off-road or on a mountain road for an
extended period.
•You drive with the parking brake applied.•You drive in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)•The radar sensor cover is blocked by dirt, mud, dry
leaves, wet snow, etc.
•An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire
size, flat tire, etc.)
Once the conditions that caused the CMBS
TM to shut
off improve, the system comes back on.
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with pump
octane of 91 or higher. If this octane grad e is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or hi gher may be used temporally.
The use of regular unleaded gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additive s in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
■Gasoline containing ethanol
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygen ates such as ethanol. Your vehicle is
designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another service st ation or switch to another brand of
gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
1 Fuel Information
NOTICEWe recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.

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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
H
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 292
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 317
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 197
Help Features........................................... 198
HFL Buttons ............................................. 197
HFL Menus .............................................. 199
Information Display.................................. 198
Making a Call .......................................... 203
Muting a Call........................................... 204
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Phonebook .............................................. 205
Receiving a Call ....................................... 204
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call ......................... 204
Transferring a Call ................................... 204
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 145
Headlights ................................................. 131
Aiming .................................................... 291
Automatic Operation ............................... 132
Dimming ......................................... 131, 133
Operating ................................................ 131
Heaters (Seat) ............................ 160, 161, 162
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 197
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 75
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 195
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 351
Engine and Transmission ......................... 351
Vehicle Identification .... ........................... 351
Ignition Switch ......................................... 127
Illumination Control ................................. 136
Button..................................................... 136
Immobilizer System .................................. 120
Indicator.................................................... 76
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 71
Active Damper System............................... 73
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 78, 235
Charging System .......... ..................... 69, 334
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 77, 233
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 77, 232
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 26, 73
ECPS (Electric Controlled Power Steering) System ............................................ 73, 336
Fog Light ................................................... 75
High-Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System ......... .......................... 76
Keyless Access System ............................... 77
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 334
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 74, 248, 250
Maintenance Minder ............................... 273
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 69, 335
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 336
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 28, 71 Security System Alarm............................... 76
SH-AWD
®......................................... 77, 245
Shift Position............................................. 70
Side Airbag Off ................................... 48, 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 46, 72
System Message ....................................... 74
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist) System ...... 72, 243
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 244
Information .............................................. 349
Information Buttons .................................. 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 92
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 136
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .......... 252
Interior Lights ........................................... 151
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 141
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 323
Jump Starting ........................................... 329
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 105
Keyless Access System .............................. 108
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 107

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Index
Off Indicator ............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
Side Storage Compartment ..................... 155
Snow Tires ................................................ 308
Spare Tire ..................................... .... 319, 350
Spark Plugs ............................................... 350
Specifications ........................................... 350
Specified Fuel ....................... ............ 263, 350
Speedometer .............................................. 87
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 38
Starting the Engine .................................. 223
Does Not Start ........................................ 326
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 127
Jump Starting ......................................... 329
Steering Wheel ........................................ 140
Adjusting ................................................ 140
Stopping ................................................... 261
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) System ................................ 245
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 38
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ....... 2, 3, 127
SYNC Mode .............................................. 165
System Message Indicator ......................... 74
T
Tachometer................................................ 87
Tailgate ..................................................... 114
Unable to Open ...................................... 347 Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 91
Temperature Sensor ................................. 166
Time (Setting) ........................................... 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................................................... 248
Indicator ............................................ 74, 337
Tires ........................................................... 300
Air Pressure ..................................... 301, 350
Checking and Maintaining....................... 300
Compact Spare Tire ....... .......................... 319
Inspection................................................ 300
Labeling .................................................. 301
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 319
Regulations ............................................. 303
Rotation .................................................. 307
Tire Chains .............................................. 308
Wear Indicators ....................................... 305
Winter ..................................................... 308
Tools .......................................................... 318
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 215
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 216
Load Limits .............................................. 215
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 219
Emergency .............................................. 344
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 248
Indicator ............................................ 74, 337
Transmission ............................................. 228
Automatic ............................................... 228
Fluid ........................................................ 287 Number................................................... 351
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Shift Position Indicator....
................... 70, 229
Trip Meter ................................................... 91
Troubleshooting ....................................... 317
Blown Fuse.............................................. 338
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing .................................. 344
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 326
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 332
Premium Gasoline ........................... 263, 350
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 319
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 17, 112
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 331
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 131
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 155
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 106
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 168, 169
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 194
V
Valet Key................................................... 105
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5