2013 Acura ZDX Owner's Manual

64Safe Driving
Safety LabelsLabel LocationsThese labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. modelsCanadian models
Radiator CapDoorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models only Dashboard
Canadian models Sun Visor
U.S. models only

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 66
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ...................... 79
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges .............................................. 86
Multi-Information Display .................. 87

66Instrument Panel
IndicatorsIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 294
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 294
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 292
U.S.
Canada

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 310
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 293
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Stays on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 292

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Shift Position
Indicator
●Indicates in which position your shift
lever is.
2Shifting P. 189
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Transmission
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
M (sequential
shift mode)
Indicator/Gear
Position Indicator
●Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
2Sequential Shift Mode P. 191
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you set the power mode to ON. If the
front passenger is not wearing a seat
belt, the indicator comes on about a
few seconds later.●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator
goes off when you and the front
passenger fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 28
Low Fuel Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.9 U.S.
gal./10.8 Liter left).●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 214
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
VSA®
(Vehicle
Stability
Assist)
System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system or hill start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 202
VSA®
(Vehicle
Stability
Assist) OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.
2VSA® On and Off P. 203
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Door and
Tailgate
Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if any door or the tailgate is not
completely closed.●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door or the tailgate is
opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate
are closed.