2013 Acura ZDX lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
power mode is in ON, you can use the
(+ or
(- button to adjust instrument panel
brightness.
Brighten: Press the
(+ button.
Dim: Press the
(- button.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
If you press the
(+ button until the brightness display
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
You can customize when the glare reduction
function starts.
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(-Button
(+Button

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Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you.■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 1441Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate is open or
closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate is
opened.
•You unlock the driver’s door.
•When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
•When any of the doors and the tailgate are
closed, then you press each (map light)
button.■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors and
the tailgate are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
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The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the doors or the tailgate open with
the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), the interior
lights go off after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated
PositionOff
On

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.■ON
The light comes on regardless of whether the
tailgate is open or closed.■Door activated
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the (map light) button.
Front
Rear■Cargo Area LightDoor Activated
Position
OffOn

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Your vehicle has a multi-function center
console. It includes beverage holders, storage
compartments, an armrest, storage trays for
coins or small items, and a sliding tray.
Push the button on either side of the console
compartment to open the console
compartment.
■Console Compartment
1Console Compartment
The console compartment light comes on when the
parking lights are on.
Sliding Tray
ButtonCoin Trays

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Pull the handle to open the cargo floor lid.
Located on the side panel in the cargo area.
Pull up the handle and remove the lid.
■Under-floor Storage Area
Handle
■Side Storage Compartment
Handle

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Slide the lid and the tray to use the front seat
beverage holders.■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down and pull the lid to use
the rear seat beverage holders. To close the
lid, push it down until it latches.
■Beverage Holders
1Beverage HoldersNOTICESpilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.1Rear seat beverage holders
When you put back the armrest in the center seat-
back, make sure the lid is closed properly.