2012 Acura ZDX alarm

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Instrument Panel
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
(w*1 again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
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Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the / button to select Keyless Memory SettingsTM and press the SEL/RESET button.34
SEL/RESETCHG SETTING
DEFAULT ALL
EXIT
ACC SETUP*
EXITSECURITY RELOCK TIMER
TRIP COMPUTER TRIP A INFO RESET
ADJUST ALARM VOLUME
AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS*
LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
MEMORY POSITION LINK
AUTO TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP
ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT
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METER SETUP
POSITION SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP*
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR/WINDOW SETUP
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settings
ACC Setup
*1
Pre-running Car Detect
Beep Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of
you gets too close.
ON*2, OFF
ACC Display Speed Unit Changes the ACC display speed unit. km/h
*2 (Canada), mph*2 (U.S.)
Meter Setup
Language SelectionChanges the displayed language.English*2, French, Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F*2 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*2 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip Computer Trip A Info
ResetChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.WITH REFUEL*2, MANUAL
ONLY , IGN OFF
Adjust Alarm VolumeChanges the indicator al arm volume into three
levels.HIGH, MID*2, LOW
Auto Interior IlluminationChanges the interior light sensitivity to your liking.MAX, HIGH, MID*2, LOW ,
MIN , OFF
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens*1Changes the display of the keyless start guidance
screens.ON*2, OFF

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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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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.*1
• All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key, remote transmitter, or keyless
access system*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key, remote
transmitter, keyless access system
*, or the ignition swit ch is turned to ON w*1. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security sy stem alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button in the instrument panel.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
keyless access system
*.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
■The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remo te transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
w*1.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Panic Mode
Panic
Button

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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
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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
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ........................ 230
Panic Mode ............................................... 122
Panoramic Glass Roof ............................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 261
Parking Brake ............................................ 253
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............. 68, 336
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 47
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 186
Power Windows ........................................ 123
Precautions While Driving ........................ 226
Rain ......................................................... 226
Pregnant Women ....................................... 33
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 319
R
Radiator..................................................... 286
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 173
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 174
Range .......................................................... 92
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 174
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 354
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ................... 137
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 162
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 149
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 141 Rearview Mirror with
Rearview Camera
Display ..................................................... 262
Refueling .................................................. 263
Fuel Gauge................................................ 87
Gasoline .......................................... 263, 350
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 250, 303, 352
Remote Transmitter ................................. 106
Replacement Battery .................................................... 310
Bulbs ....................................................... 291
Fuses ....................................................... 338
Tires ........................................................ 306
Wiper Blade Rubber .......... ..................... . 298
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 353
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 91
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 142
S
Safe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 26
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belt e-pretensioners ........................... 30
Seat Belts .................................................... 27
Adjusting the Shoulder An chor.................. 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 29
Checking................................................... 34
e-pretensioners ......................................... 30
Fastening .................................................. 31 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 33
Reminder .................................................. 28
Warning Indicator ............................... 28, 71
Seat Heaters ............................. 160, 161, 162
Seats .......................................................... 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Front Seats.............................................. 143
Rear Seats ............................................... 149
Seat Heaters ........................... 160, 161, 162
Security System ........................................ 120
Immobilizer System Indica tor..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 88
Select Lever ........................................ 13, 228
Operation ......................... 13, 229, 230, 231
Releasing ................................................ 331
Won’t Move ........................................... 331
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 171
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Setting the Clock ...................................... 102
SH-AWD ®.................................................. 245
Indicator ................................................... 77
Shift Lever .......................................... 13, 228
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 70, 229
Shifting ..................................................... 228
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 32
Side Airbags ............................................... 42
Cutoff System ........................................... 44