2013 Acura ZDX maintenance

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 21For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 27 Airbags P. 342Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 862Controls P. 105Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 106
Opening and Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof P. 128
Adjusting the Seats P. 1442Features P. 167Audio System P. 168 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 1692Driving P. 171Before Driving P. 172 Towing a Trailer P. 177
Parking Your Vehicle P. 216 Refueling P. 2212Maintenance P. 227Before Performing Maintenance P. 228 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 256
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 269
2Handling the Unexpected P. 275Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Overheating P. 290 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 292
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 3022Information P. 305Specifications P. 306 Identification Numbers P. 307
Warranty Coverages P. 312 Authorized Manuals P. 314

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
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Fog Lights
(P134, 250)
❙How to Refuel
(P222)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P235)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P135, 256)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P143)
❙Tires
(P258, 277)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P108)
❙Headlights
(P132, 249)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker/Daytime Running
Lights
(P132, 251)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P255)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P116)❙Tailgate Open Handle
(P117)
❙Stop/Taillights
(P253)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P253)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P253)
❙Rearview Camera () See the Navigation Manual❙Rear License Plate Lights
(P255)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P254)

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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uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag CareYou do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the passenger’s weight
sensors. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles you can also contact
Acura Client Relations at 800-382-2238. For Canadian vehicles you can also contact
Canadian Acura Client Service at 888-9-ACURA-9.
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 232
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 290
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km
(Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average
fuel economy is also reset.■Trip Meter■Outside Temperature■Engine Oil Life■Average Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the trip meter.
2Multi-Information Display P. 871Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.
2Customized Features P. 921Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2Customized Features P. 92