2013 Acura ZDX interior lights

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

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)

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY,
under any of the following conditions:
-The battery charge is low.
-The engine is harder to start because of the battery
charge.
●Interior lights or audio system will be turned off.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY,
under any of the following conditions:
-The battery charge is low.
-The engine is harder to start because of the battery
charge.
●Start the engine, and charge the battery.
2Starting the Engine P. 185
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the
battery.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 267
●Appears when the battery cannot be charged.
●Replace the change battery.
2Checking the Battery P. 267

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
POSITION
SETUPMEMORY POSITION LINKChanges the driver’s seat, the steering wheel,
and the outside mirror positions to a stored
setting.ON
*1, OFF
AUTO TILT AND
TELESCOPE STEERING
WHEELMoves the steering wheel fully up when you
get in/get out of the vehicle.ON*1, OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
Changes which doors unlock when you grab
the driver’s door handle.
DRIVER DOOR
*1, ALL DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT
FLASH
Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
ON
*1, OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
Causes the beeper to sound when you
unlock/lock the doors.
ON
*1, OFF
LIGHTING
SETUPINTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIMEChanges the length of time the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors.60 sec, 30 sec
*1, 15 sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMERChanges the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.60 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec
*1, 0 sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYChanges the timing for the headlights to
come on.MAX, HIGH, MID
*1, LOW, MIN

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 108Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ........................................ 112Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 114
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 115
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 116
Security System................................ 122Opening and Closing the Windows..... 125
Opening and Closing the Panoramic
Glass Roof........................................ 128
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 129
Turn Signals ..................................... 132
Light Switches.................................. 132
Fog Lights ........................................ 134
Daytime Running Lights ................... 134
Wipers and Washers ........................ 135
Brightness Control ........................... 137Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 138Driving Position Memory System ...... 139Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 141
Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 142
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 144
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items
Interior Lights .................................. 152
Interior Convenience Items .............. 154
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 163
Synchronized Mode ......................... 165
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 166

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the Lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door will lock, and
the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.■Unlocking the doors
Press the UnlocK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the they will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 92
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 152
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or
tailgate is open.
LED
Unlock
ButtonLock Button

142Controls
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

152Controls
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.
2Customized Features P. 92
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