21
Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 22
Important Handling In formation......... 24
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 25
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belt s ........................ 27
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 31
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 34
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 35
Types of Airbags ................................ 38
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 38 Side Airbags ...................................... 42
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 45
Airbag System Indicators.................... 46
Airbag Care ....................................... 49
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 50
Safety of Infants and Small Children ....... 52Safety of Larger Children ................... 62
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 64
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 65
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
■Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Battery
ModelAcura ZDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating 5,534 lbs (2,510 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)2,679 lbs (1,215 kg)
Gross Combined
Weight
*1
Rating (GCWR) 6,593 lbs (2,990 kg)
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity16.9 – 18.7 oz (480 – 530 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL 8
Displacement223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel:
TypePremium unleaded gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.00 US gal (79.5 ℓ)
Capacity/Type55AH(5)/65AH(20)
■ Washer Fluid
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake Fluid
■ Transmission FluidTank Capacity5.2 US qt (4.9 ℓ)
Headlights (High/Low Beam)35W (D2S)
Daytime Running Lights 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Front Side Marker Lights5W
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3 CP
Back-Up Lights21W
Stop/Taillights 21/5W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights 5W
Cargo Area Lights8W
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map
LightsLED
Vanity Mirror Lights2WDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WConsole Compartment Light1.4WGlove Box Light1.4WFoot LightLEDDoor Inner Handle Light*LED
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
■ Rear Differential Fluid
■ Transfer Assembly Fluid
■ Power Steering Fluid
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ TireSpecifiedAcura All Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF)
Capacity Change 2.67 US qt (2.53 ℓ)
Specified·SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 Viscosity Hypoid Gear Oil
·API Service Classified GL4 or GL5 only
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Power Steering Fluid
Recommended·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20
·API Premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.18 US gal (0.675 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
RegularSizeP255/50R19 103HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8.5 JCompact Spare17 x 4 T
* Not available on all models
