2013 Acura ZDX Owner's Manual

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 65)
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator VSA® OFF IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorSide Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
IndicatorShift Lever Position
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P86)
/Multi-Information Display
(P87)
/System Indicators
(P66)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsTemperature
Indicator SH-AWD Indicator Keyless Access
System Indicator
Blind Spot
Information
Indicator
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
U.S.
CanadaCanada
U.S.
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
M (sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position Indicator

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P105)
Clock The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.Turn Signals
(P132)
LeftRightTurn Signal Control Lever
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P129)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Lights
(P132)
Light Control Switches
High Beam
Low
Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P135)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Long Delay
: Short DelayMIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipePull toward
you to spray
washer
fluid.

10Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P141)
●To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Tailgate
(P116)
●With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate release button on the tailgate to
open it.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
instrument panel or the remote
transmitter to open and close the power
tailgate.
Power Door Mirrors
(P143)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R.
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
●Place the selector switch in the L or R
position to use the reverse tilt door mirror
feature.
●Press the folding button to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button
Power Windows
(P125)
●With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
ON position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
SwitchIndicator

11Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
(P163)
●Press the driver's or passenger’s AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
●Press the button to turn the system on or off.
●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete
details.
(Fan Control) Bar
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from dashboard vents
and back of the center console.Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back of
the center console.Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
(On/off) Button
(Recirculation) Button
Passenger’s Side MODE
Control Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
SYNC (Synchronized)
ButtonDriver’s Side
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control SwitchDriver’s Side MODE
Control ButtonPassenger’s Side
AUTO Button
Audio system
(P168)
For navigation system operation() See the Navigation Manual

12Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P171)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button. Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Automatic Transmission
(P188)
●Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting
the engine.
●Shifting
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.Reverse
NeutralTransmission is not locked.DriveNormal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.S PositionSequential shift mode can be used.
Paddle Shifters
(P191)
•Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission
(1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.•D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to automatic mode
once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.•Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M indicator
comes on.
M Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle ShifterShift Up
(+
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear Number

13Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P203)
●The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P193)
●Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
●To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET button
once you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P208)
●TPMS monitors tire pressure.
●TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling
(P221)
Fuel recommendation: Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
91 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity:
21.0 US gal (79.5 L)
a
Unlock the driver’s door.
b
Press on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.
c
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
d
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
e
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

14Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P227)
Under the Hood
(P235)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P249)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P256)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P258)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Handling the Unexpected
(P275)
Flat Tire
(P277)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P292)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P284)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P300)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P290)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P301)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.