2013 Acura ZDX Owner's Manual

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 21For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 27 Airbags P. 342Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 862Controls P. 105Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 106
Opening and Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof P. 128
Adjusting the Seats P. 1442Features P. 167Audio System P. 168 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 1692Driving P. 171Before Driving P. 172 Towing a Trailer P. 177
Parking Your Vehicle P. 216 Refueling P. 2212Maintenance P. 227Before Performing Maintenance P. 228 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 256
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 269
2Handling the Unexpected P. 275Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Overheating P. 290 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 292
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 3022Information P. 305Specifications P. 306 Identification Numbers P. 307
Warranty Coverages P. 312 Authorized Manuals P. 314

Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 63 Safety Labels P. 64Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 116 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 129 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 142
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 152 Climate Control System P. 163Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 182 When Driving P. 185 Braking P. 212
Fuel Economy P. 224 Accessories and Modifications P. 225Maintenance Under the Hood P. 235 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 258 Battery P. 267 Remote Transmitter Care P. 268
Cleaning P. 270Engine Does Not Start P. 284 Jump Starting P. 287 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 289
Fuses P. 295 Emergency Towing P. 301
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 303Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 308 Reporting Safety Defects P. 309 Emissions Testing P. 310
Client Service Information P. 315
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 65
Controls
P. 105
Features
P. 167
Driving
P. 171
Maintenance
P. 227
Handling the Unexpected
P. 275
Information
P. 305
Index
P. 316

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Indicators
(P66)
❙Gauges
(P86)
❙Multi-Information Display
(P87)
❙Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Alert Indicator
(P205)
❙Navigation System() See the Navigation Manual❙Audio System
(P168)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Climate Control System
(P163)
❙Rear Window Defogger
(P138)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P141)
❙Front Seat Heater and Seat
Ventilation Switches
(P161)
❙Power Tailgate Button
(P119)
❙Heated Mirror Button
(P138)
❙Parking Sensor System Button
(P217)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P202)
❙Headlight Washer Button
* (P136)
❙LDW Button
(P199)

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P132)
❙Fog Lights
(P134)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(P192)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons() See the Navigation Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons() See the Navigation Manual❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Brightness Control
(P137)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
(P192)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P135)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P193)
❙Keyless Access Remote Slot
(P131)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P129)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P87)
❙
(Information) Button
(P87)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Driving Position Memory System Buttons
(P140)
❙Parking Brake
(P212)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P236)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
(P113)
❙Driver Side Interior Fuse Box
(P296)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P143)
❙Power Window Switches
(P125)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P37)❙Rearview Mirror
(P142)
❙Panoramic Glass Roof/
Sunshade Switch
(P128)
❙Map Lights (Front)
(P153)
❙HomeLink® Button
(P169)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P37)
❙Glove Box
(P154)
❙Shift Lever Automatic
Transmission
(P188)
❙Passenger Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P296)

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Grab Handle❙Coat Hook
(P159)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P44)
❙Front Seat
(P144)
❙Sunglasses Holder
(P160)
❙Sun Visors❙USB Adapter Cable () See the Navigation Manual❙Auxiliary Input Jack () See the Navigation Manual❙Rear Seat
(P150)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P54)
❙Accessory Power Sockets
(P158)
❙Seat Belts
(P27)
❙Vanity Mirrors❙Side Airbags
(P41)
❙Rear Seat Heater Switches
* (P162)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P57)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P59)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Fog Lights
(P134, 250)
❙How to Refuel
(P222)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P235)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P135, 256)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P143)
❙Tires
(P258, 277)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P108)
❙Headlights
(P132, 249)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker/Daytime Running
Lights
(P132, 251)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P255)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P116)❙Tailgate Open Handle
(P117)
❙Stop/Taillights
(P253)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P253)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P253)
❙Rearview Camera () See the Navigation Manual❙Rear License Plate Lights
(P255)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P254)

7Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P 21)
Airbags
(P34)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P49)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P63)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P26)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P27)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.