2012 Acura ZDX fold seats

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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
A passenger sitting in a back seating position
should adjust the height of their head restraint
to an appropriate position before the vehicle
begins moving.
To raise the center head restraint:
Push up on the bottom.
To lower the center head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
To tilt the outer head restraint:
Press the tilt button, and then fold it down
backward.
To raise the outer head restraint:
Pull it up by hand.
■Changing the Rear Seat Head Restraint Positions
Center
Release Button Tilt Button
Outer

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Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a front or rear center head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To remove a rear outer head restraint:
Push the tilt button, then fold the head restraint backward. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
■Removing and Reinstallin g the Head Restraints1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
3WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before
driving.

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Controls
Rear Seats
1. Store the center seat belt buckle into the
pocket in the rear seat-back.
2. Lower the head restrain ts to their lowest
positions.
3. Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier it ems in the cargo area.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
tailgate open. 2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64
To lock the seat-back uprig ht, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, ma ke sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 47
Make sure all items in th e cargo area or items
extending to th e rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Pocket
Release
Lever

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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

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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