2013 Acura ZDX Owner's Manual

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON.●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.●Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
System
Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the multi-information display appears at
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see
the message again.●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
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High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Light
Indicator
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem
with your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), then select the ON mode 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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U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 122
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 193
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CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 193
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Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access
system or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
SH-AWD® (Super
Handling-All
Wheel Drive
TM)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the SH-AWD® system.●Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.
●Stays on constantly –the engine
drives the front wheels only in this state.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving – Stop in a safe
place, shift to P, and idle the engine
until the indicator goes off. If the
indicator does not stop blinking, take
your vehicle to a dealer.
2SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All
Wheel Drive
TM) P. 204
BSI (Blind Spot
Information)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Stays on while BSI is turned off.●Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of sensor.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the system.
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●Comes on while driving - Remove
the obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.●Comes on while driving - Have the
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to
ON, then goes off.●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the FCW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW system
is too high. The system activates when the
temperature inside the system cools down.
2Automatic shutoff P. 197
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●Stays on - The radar sensor or the area around the
camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if:
The indicator and message come back on after you
cleaned the area around the camera.
2Automatic shutoff P. 197

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Lane
Departure
Warning
(LDW)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to
ON, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
●Blinks when your vehicle is too
close to the lane lines. The beeper
sounds.
●Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to
keep your vehicle within the lane lines.
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●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the LDW camera
is too high.
The system activates when the temperature inside
the camera cools down.
2LDW Camera P. 200
●Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked by
dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator
and message come back on after you cleaned the
area around the camera.
2LDW Camera P. 200

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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 293
●Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 134
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 248
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.
●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the daytime running lights are off.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 134