Acura 2011 ZDX User guide

Brand: Acura

Model: 2011 ZDX

Category: Cars

Type: User guide

Acura 2011 ZDX is an innovative and feature-rich vehicle that offers a wide range of advanced technology options to enhance your driving experience. With its sleek design and cutting-edge features, the Acura 2011 ZDX is the perfect choice for drivers who demand both style and substance.

Here are some of the key capabilities of your new Acura 2011 ZDX:

Blind Spot Information System (BSI) uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in your blind spots and alerts you with a visual indicator in the side mirrors.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® allows you to make and receive calls, stream music, and control your smartphone using voice commands.

Here are some of the key capabilities of your new Acura 2011 ZDX:

Blind Spot Information System (BSI) uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in your blind spots and alerts you with a visual indicator in the side mirrors.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® allows you to make and receive calls, stream music, and control your smartphone using voice commands.

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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

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A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E

The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get

acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions

on some of the technology items.

This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s

Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owner’s Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels of

the Acura ZDX. Therefore, you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

................................................................27

iPod

or USB Flash Memory ...............................................................32

Note Function .....................................................................................32

Bluetooth

Audio ................................................................................33

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............................................................34

Song By Voice

(SBV)........................................................................35

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)...............................37

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)........................................................39

Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ..................................................40

My Acura.............................................................................................41

Safety Reminder .................................................................................42

Fuel Requirement ...............................................................................42

Advance Package shown

Instrument Panel Indicators.................................................................2

Keyless Access System .........................................................................4

Multi-Information Display (MID)...........................................................6

Keyless Memory Settings....................................................................11

Rearview Camera ..............................................................................13

Reverse Door Tilt Mirrors .....................................................................14

HomeLink

...........................................................................................15

Voice Recognition..............................................................................16

Navigation...........................................................................................22

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

............................................................24

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather

........................................................25

AcuraLink

Messages .........................................................................26

B L UE T OO T H

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®

p.27

A D A P T I V E C R U I S E

C O N T R O L p. 39

A U D I O

p. 32

N A V I G A T I O N

p. 22

B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N

S Y S T E M p. 40

M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N

D I S P L A Y p. 6

V O I C E

R E C O G N I T I O N

p. 16

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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S

O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s

M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

SH-AWD

(Super Handling-All Wheel Drive)

VSA

(Vehicle Stability Assist)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(check engine light)

TPMS (blinks)

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

CMBS*

(Collision Mitigation Braking System)

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System)

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

ACC*

(Adaptive Cruise Control)

ECPS*

(Electronically Controlled Power

Steering System)

Active Damper System*

Blind Spot Information System*

Keyless Access System*

PASSENGER

AIRBAG

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(above audio panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

Fog lights on

Immobilizer (flashes): improperly

coded key; use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards on

CRUISE CONTROL* on

Adaptive Cruise Control* on

CRUISE MAIN* on

High beams on

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.

Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

*if equipped

C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s

Action is needed by driver

Parking brake on:

Release

Message indicator:

See MID

Door/tailgate open:

Close door or tailgate

Low tire pressure (stays on):

Add air

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Low fuel:

Refill

Advance Package shown

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K E Y L E S S A C C E S S S Y S T E M ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote

within operating range.

Press the door lock button on

either front door handle.

Grab either one of the front door

handles.

O p e n i n g t h e T a i l g a t e

Press the tailgate release switch.

E n g i n e S t a r t / S t o p B u t t o n

Press and hold the brake pedal,

then press the ENGINE

START/STOP button.

 S t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e

Shift to Park, then press the

ENGINE START/STOP button.

 T u r n i n g t h e e n g i n e o f f

Use audio, power sockets,

power windows, etc., without

turning the engine on.

 A c c e s s o r y M o d e

L o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

U n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

Press the ENGINE START/STOP

button once (without pressing

the brake pedal).

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M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )

A c c e s s i n g t h e M I D M a i n D i s p l a y s

L o w e r D i s p l a y s

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Odometer,

trip meter

Odometer,

Outside temperature

Trip A,

Outside temperature

Oil life,

Outside temperature

Trip B,

Outside temperature

Trip computer SH-AWD torque

distribution monitor

Keyless Memory

Settings

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(shown on base model only)*

Tire pressure

monitor

* if phone is paired

When you start the engine, the MID

shows the last active display from

the previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the different

displays, press either Info button

(▲/▼) for the main displays and

press the SEL/RESET button for

the sub-displays.

SEL/RESET

button

INFO

button

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T r i p C o m p u t e r

While on the Trip Computer display,

press the SEL/RESET button to

access trip information. Press either

Info (▲/▼) button to toggle

through the various screens, or the

SEL/RESET button for sub-displays.

SEL/RESET

button

INFO

button

Trip computer Average fuel

economy A*

Average fuel

economy B*

Instant fuel economy

*sub-displays available

Range

T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m

Alerts you when one or more of your tires has significantly low pressure. Toggle

to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID.

H o w i t W o r k s

W h a t t o D o

1. Visually inspect the tires for

damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge

(or check the MID) to check

which tire(s) have low pressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,

to the recommended pressures

listed on the label on the

driver’s doorjamb.

If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:

• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.

• A “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” message appears on the MID, showing

which tire(s) have low pressure.

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K E Y L E S S M E M O R Y S E T T I N G S

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2. Check the MID:

• If you have the correct remote, the driver ID that first appears on

the MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote.

Go to step 3.

• If the numbers do not match, follow these simple instructions:

- Turn the vehicle off.

- Press the unlock button on your remote.

- Turn the vehicle on again and checkthe MID. The driver ID that

first appears on the MID should now match the number on the

back of your remote.

C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D

1. Select “CHG SETTING.”

3. Select “AUTO DOOR

UNLOCK.”

4. Select “SHIFT TO P.”

5. Select “ALL DOORS.”

6. Once the setting has been

saved, select “EXIT.”

Six groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) Setup (if equipped), Meter Setup, Position Setup, Keyless Access Setup (if

equipped), Lighting Setup, and Door/Window Setup.

SEL/RESET

button

Info

button

Press the Info button to toggle to

the “Keyless Memory Settings”

display, then press SEL/RESET to

activate the menu.

M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g

* See Customized Settings in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings.

Each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of programmable

audio, climate, driving position memory, and customized settings (MID).

1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by turning the vehicle on.

C h e c k p o i n t

2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW

SETUP.”

3. Once you have the correct remote, you can begin to program your

Keyless Memory Settings.

Tech model shown

As the default setting, only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park.

Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:

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C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s

S t o r i n g A u d i o a n d C l i m a t e C o n t r o l S e t t i n g s

Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.

1. Turn the vehicle on.

2. Store your desired stations on

the preset buttons and adjust

your preferred audio sound

levels (BASS, TREBLE, etc.).

3. Set your preferred climate

control settings (fan speed,

temperature, etc.).

4. Once you turn the car off,

your preferred settings are

saved and activated by the

corresponding remote (1 or 2).

D r i v i n g P o s i t i o n M e m o r y S y s t e m ( D P M S )

1. Turn the ignition switch to

ON (II). Shift into Park (P).

3. Press and hold the SET button

until you hear a beep, then

release.

2. Adjust your preferred seat,

steering wheel, and outside

mirror settings.

4. Press and hold the memory

button # corresponding to the

remote (1 or 2) you are using

until you hear two beeps.

* See Customized Settings in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings.

R E A R V I E W C A M E R A

For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you

navigate while backing up.

When you shift into

Reverse, a real-time

image of the area behind

your vehicle, along with

helpful parking guide

lines, shows in the

monitor. It automatically

turns off when you shift

out of Reverse.

H o w I t W o r k s

Press and hold the power

button for about 3 seconds.

A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( B a s e M o d e l )

T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e s

O n o r O f f

Press and release the power

button.

T u r n i n g t h e R e a r v i e w

M o n i t o r O n o r O f f

Press and hold CANCEL for

about 3 seconds.

A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w M o d e ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )

T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e s

O n o r O f f

S w i t c h i n g V i e w s

Note: A stored memory position is linked to the corresponding keyless remote

(1 or 2). Each item begins to adjust when you unlock the driver’s door with

the remote and enter the vehicle.

Base Model Tech/Advance

There are 3 rearview modes.

Press ENTER to toggle between

views. Turn the Interface Dial to

adjust the screen brightness.

Normal Top Down

Wide

Normal Top Down

Wide

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R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R S

H o w I t W o r k s

When you shift into Reverse (R), you can tilt either outside door mirror down slightly to

improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror

to its original position.

• To tilt the driver’s

door mirror, move the

mirror selector switch

to the left (L) position.

• To tilt the passenger’s

side door mirror,

move the mirror

selector switch to the

right (R) position.

• To turn the feature

off, move the switch

to the middle

position.

H O M E L I N K ®

Press and hold the button on the

remote and the HomeLink button at

the same time. Then, while

continuing to hold the HomeLink

button, press and release the button

on the remote every 2 seconds.

Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20

seconds?

Press and hold

the HomeLink

button again.

Training

complete

YESNO

HomeLink indicator

flashes for 2 seconds,

then remains on.

HomeLink LED

remains on.

YESNO

Position the remote transmitter you

wish to link 1–3 inches from the

HomeLink button you want to program.

Press and hold the desired

HomeLink button and the button on

the remote transmitter.

Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a

faster rate after about 10 seconds?

The remote has a rolling code.

Press the “learn” button on the

remote-controlled device (e.g.,

garage door opener).

Press the programmed HomeLink

button again; the remote-controlled

device should operate.

Within 30 seconds, press and

hold the programmed HomeLink

button for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the programmed

HomeLink button for about a

second.

Does the device (garage door opener) work?

T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to

operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage

doors, lighting, or home security systems.

If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner's manual

included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at

(800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.

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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N

F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d

To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for

hands-free calling, navigation, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions. For a

full list of commands, say "Info" and "Voice Help."

Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the

ceiling microphone.

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A C U R A L I N K *

p. 26

B L U E T O O T H

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®

p. 27

A U D I O *

p. 21

C L I M A T E *

p. 21

N A V I G A T I O N *

p. 22

* Voice commands for these systems are available on Tech/Advance Package only.

Advance Package shown

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U s i n g t h e V o i c e C o m m a n d S y s t e m

V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s

HFL Talk button: Give HFL

commands and answer

incoming calls.

HFL Back button: Cancel a

command and end or decline

a call.

B a s e M o d e l

Pick-Up button: Answer an

incoming call, or go directly to the

Cellular Phone screen.

Hang-Up button: End a call or

decline a call.

Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,

audio, climate control, or

AcuraLink commands.

Back button: Cancel a command

and return to the previous screen.

T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e

- To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the

Talk button, then say “Help.”

When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then give a command.

- Speak in a clear, natural voice.

- Reduce all background noise.

- Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the

ceiling.

- Close the windows.

C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

L o o k f o r R e s t a u r a n t s

N e a r Y o u r L o c a t i o n

Say a command like “Display

restaurant” to see restaurant icons

appear on the map.

A d j u s t V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e

S e t t i n g

Say a command like “Air

conditioner on” and “Fan speed 4”

to achieve a comfortable climate

setting.

M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s

Say a command like “Radio 97.1

FM” or “CD play track 5” to select

that station or song.

G e t E s t i m a t e d D i s t a n c e

t o D e s t i n a t i o n

After a destination is entered, say

“How far to destination?” to hear

the remaining distance.

Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these

to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.

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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens to change displays)

• Display map

• Display menu

• Information

• Display audio

screen

• What time is it?

F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)

• Find nearest:

- ATM

- gas station

- Mexican

restaurant

- post office

- bank

- Acura dealer

- airport

- hospital

D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)

• Display (or hide):

- ATM

- gas station

- restaurant

- post office

• Display north up/

heading up

• Zoom in/out

• Go home

• Display current

location

N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)

A u d i o C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

• Radio on

• Radio # FM/AM

• Radio preset

1/2/3/4/5/6

• XM channel #

• XM 1/2 preset

1/2/3/4/5/6

• CD play

• CD play track #

• CD skip

forward/back

• Auxiliary (AUX)

play

S e t u p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Setup screen)

W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on Map screen)

• Brightness

up/down

• Volume up/down/

min/max/off

• Interface dial

feedback on/off

• Guidance prompts

min/max/normal

• Display weather

icons

• Display weather

warning icons

H e l p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

• Help (list of available commands for

current screen)

• Voice command help (from the INFO

screen - list of all available navigation,

audio, and climate control commands)

C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)

T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on Map screen)

• Display traffic

speeds

• Display traffic icons

• Display traffic

incidents/list

*subscription required

• How long/far to the destination?

• Display destination

• Display entire route

• Air conditioner

on/off

• Rear defrost on/off

• Climate control

recirculate/fresh

air

• Fan speed

up/down

• Temperature #

degrees (# = 57–87)

• Temperature max

hot/cold

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E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n

N A V I G A T I O N ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )

Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current

location and help guide you to a desired destination.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l

U s i n g t h e “ F i n d N e a r e s t ” C o m m a n d

Try these simple steps to find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station,

movie theater, restaurant, etc.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”

2. A list of the nearest ATMs in

your area is displayed by

shortest distance to

destination.

3. Say the number next to the

destination you want.

4. The system calculates the

route and displays the

“Calculate route to” screen.

Say “OK” to set the route.

* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

Calculated Route

Distance to go

Direction of destination

Current vehicle

location

M a p S c r e e n

L e g e n d

1. Say “Display menu” and

“Address.”

2. Say “Street” followed by the

street name. Do not include

the direction (N, S, E, W) or

type (St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).

3. A list of street names appears.

Say the number next to the

street you want.

4. Say the entire street address

number. For example, “1-2-3-

4.”

5. If the street address is in

more than one city, a list of

city names appears. Say

the number next to the city

you want.

6. The system calculates the

route and displays the

“Calculate route to” screen.

Say “OK” to set the route.

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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n

Say “Display traffic”** to view highway flow of data.

NOTE: Traffic flow and incident

icons can only be displayed on

map scales of 5 miles (8 km) or

less.

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic

Free-flow traffic

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio

(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.

Traffic

Flow

data

Incident

icon

Incident

Incident Icons:

Congestion

Construction

Road

closed

Weather

A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E W E A T H E R

T M

* ( i f e q u i p p e d )

D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s

Say “Display weather”** to view weather icons for each city.

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio

(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.

Clear

Weather Icons:

Partly

Cloudy

Fog

Rain

Snow

Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in

major metro areas.

1. Say “Display traffic incidents”

to view a list of incidents in

your area.

2. Say “On route” to view specific

incidents on your route.

3. Say the number of the

incident you wish to avoid,

and say “Avoid.”

4. The system notifies you that your

route has been changed.

T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n g

The system can automatically provide detours around traffic incidents (if

Traffic Rerouting is ON in Setup), or you can calculate a new route manually.

W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t

Say “Weather forecast” to view a

1-day or 3-day forecast of your

current position or city vicinity.

R a d a r M a p

Say “Radar map” to view color-

coded rain or snow systems.

W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t

Say “Warning list sorted by distance”

to view a list of all U.S. weather

warnings by distance.

W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p

Say “Warning map” to view color-

coded severe weather systems.

D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n

Say “Information,” then “Weather information” for the following options:

NOTE: Weather icons are

available on all map scales.

A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E T R A F F I C

T M

* ( i f e q u i p p e d )

Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and

construction in major metro areas.

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S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t

A C U R A L I N K ® M E S S A G E S ( T e c h / A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )

Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safety

information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.

1. When you receive a new

message, an envelope icon

appears on the map screen.

2. Say “Messages,” and a list of

messages appears.

1. Using the Interface Dial,

open a maintenance or

product update message.

3. The system searches for the next available

appointment at your dealer. Select

“Confirm Appointment” if you are satisfied

with the date.

2. Select “Schedule

Dealer Appt.”

4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.

3. Say the number of the

message you want to hear.

To use this feature, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and make

sure your compatible phone is paired and correctly set up (see page 29).

B L U E T O O T H

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®

( B a s e M o d e l )

Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's audio system. Visit

www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.

P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e

V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s

HFL Talk button: Give HFL

commands and answer incoming

calls.

HFL Back button: Cancel a

command and end or decline a

call.

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Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.

1. Enable “Discovery” or

“Search” mode on your

compatible phone.

3. HFL gives you a four-digit

code (that also appears

on the MID) and begins to

search for your phone.

6. HFL asks you to name the

phone. For example, say

“Mary's phone.”

5. Enter the four-digit code

on your phone when

prompted.

2. Say “Phone setup,”

then say “Pair.”

4. Search for a HandsFreeLink

device from your phone,

and connect to HFL.

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M a k i n g a C a l l

Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.

1. Say “Call” and the phone

number.

2. Say “Call” or “Dial” to

begin the call.

3. The call is connected and

heard through the

speakers.

R e c e i v i n g a C a l l

Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.

1. A notification is heard, and

“INCOMING CALL” and the

phone number appear on

the MID.

2. Press the HFL Talk button to

accept the call.

3. Press the HFL Back button

to decline or end the call.

B L U E T OOT H

HA ND SF RE EL IN K®

( Tech/Advance Package)

Allows you to place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s navigation

and audio systems. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is

compatible.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

3. Say “Pair phone.”

2. Say “Setup Bluetooth

phone.”

4. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-

key and begins to search

for your phone.

5. Put your phone in discovery

mode, and search for a

Bluetooth device.

6. When your phone prompts

you, input the 4-digit pass

key and connect to HFL.

* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to

access the Cellular Phone

screen, and say “Phone setup.”

Pick-Up button: Answer an

incoming call, or go directly to the

Cellular Phone screen.

Hang-Up button: End a call or

decline a call.

Talk button: Give HFL commands.

Back button: Cancel a command

and return to the previous screen.

P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e

1234567890

IN USE

CALLING

INCOMING

CALL

1234567890

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M a k i n g a C a l l

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to

access the Cellular Phone

screen.

2. Say “Dial.”

3. Say the entire phone

number and “Dial” to

begin call.

4. The call is connected and

heard through the speakers.

R e c e i v i n g a C a l l

1. When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and see

one of the following pop-up messages.

3. Press the Hang-Up button

to end or decline the call.

2. Press the Pick-Up button to

accept the call.

Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

On the audio screen

On the navigation

map screen

On the Cellular

Phone screen

D i a l i n g a N u m b e r

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to

access the Cellular Phone

screen.

2. Say “Phonebook.”

4. Say the number of the

entry you want to call.

Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.

U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *

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3. HFL imports your cellular

phonebook if not already

imported.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s

Note: See your owner’s manual for instructions on storing speed

dial entries and accompanying voice tags.

3. The call is connected and

heard through the

speakers.

2a. Say “Call” and the number of

the entry. For example, “Call

one.” For the complete list of

speed dial entries, say “More

speed dial.”

2b. If a speed dial has a stored

voice tag, say “Call” and

the voice tag name. For

example, “Call Mary.”

1. Press the Pick-Up button to

access the Cellular Phone

screen.

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3. Push USB/AUX to begin playing.

4. Press the SKIP buttons to change

tracks.

2. Connect the USB connector to your

iPod dock connector or flash drive.

1. Open the center console, and

pull out the USB adapter cable.

1. To record a song sample, press

and hold XM for about 2 seconds.

2. To replay stored information, push

the selector knob down.

3. Turn the selector knob to select

“NOTE,” then press ENTER.

4. Turn the selector knob to select a

sound file, then press ENTER. The

selected recording plays.

B L U E T OOT H

AU DI O

Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system.

Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your

phone.

i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h M e m o r y

Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash memory device through your

vehicle’s audio system.

C o n n e c t i n g a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s

R e c o r d i n g S o n g S a m p l e s

1. Make sure your phone is on and

paired to HandsFreeLink (see

page 27).

• Press () or () on the audio

control panel.

• Press (+) or (-) on the remote

audio controls.*

There are two ways to skip through audio files:

2. Press USB/AUX repeatedly until

“Bluetooth Audio” appears.

3. Press “play” on your phone;

sound is redirected to the audio

system. Make sure the volume

on your phone is adjusted.

*iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.

* not supported on all phones

P l a y i n g Bluetooth A u d i o F i l e s

S k i p p i n g

Bluetooth A u d i o F i l e s

N o t e F u n c t i o n

(Te c h /Adva n c e Pa ckage )

Store up to 30 ten-second recordings of songs and song information from XM

Radio.

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* Active XM Radio subscription required.

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HARD DIS C DRI VE (HDD ) AU DIO (Tech/A d vance Packag e )

Automatically record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive (by system default). Songs

begin to record once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.

P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s

S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c

1. Press AUDIO.

2. Press HDD.

3. The first song of the last

recorded album or the last

song selected plays. Use ()

or () or (+) or (-) to skip

through songs.

1. Push the selector up to select

MUSIC SEARCH.

2. Select one of the categories.

3. Select a track and press ENTER

to begin play.

S O N G B Y V O I C E

T M

( S B V ) ( i P o d ® / H D D )

Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using

simple voice commands.

P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s

U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

The system

provides voice

feedback and

lists possible

matches.

The system

plays the

selection

and returns

to the Search

Mode

screen.

Say “iPod

search” or

“HDD search.”

Say “Play”

and one of

the options on

the Search

Mode screen.

For example,

say “Play Artist

XYZ.”

Say the

number of the

corresponding

selection you

wish to play.

For example,

say “Four.”

if exact

match

found

if exact

match

not found

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P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d

The system

provides

voice

feedback

and lists

possible

matches.

A list of tracks

from the

selected artist

displays.

Say “iPod search”

or “HDD search.”

Say “List” and

one of the

options on the

Search Mode

screen. For

example, say

“List Artist XYZ.”

Say the

number of

your selection.

For example,

say “One.”

The system

plays the

selection and

returns to the

Search Mode

screen.

Say the

number of

the artist.

For

example,

say “Four.”

if exact

match

found

if exact

match

not found

COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) (Advance Package)

Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision and helps reduce the severity of the

collision if you are unable to avoid it.

Stage 2

Provides further warning

by lightly retracting the

seatbelt and applying

light brake force. A

beep sounds and

“BRAKE” continues to

flash on the MID.

Stage 1

Senses a quickly

approaching object

and prompts you to

take preventive action

by flashing a “BRAKE”

warning on the MID.

Stage 3

Applies stronger

seatbelt retraction and

brake force to prepare

the driver and front

passenger for impact.

= Brake Force = Brake Force

T u r n i n g C M B S O f f / O n

CMBS Off

You hear a beep and the

CMBS indicator turns on.

CMBS OFF

CMBS On

You hear a beep, a message

appears on the MID, and the CMBS

indicator turns off.

* Depending on the circumstances, CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage.

3 S t a g e s o f C M B S *

CMBS can be turned off/on by pressing and holding the CMBS OFF button

on the dashboard.

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Acura 2011 ZDX User guide

Brand: Acura

Model: 2011 ZDX

Category: Cars

Type: User guide

Here are some of the key capabilities of your new Acura 2011 ZDX:

Blind Spot Information System (BSI) uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in your blind spots and alerts you with a visual indicator in the side mirrors.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® allows you to make and receive calls, stream music, and control your smartphone using voice commands.

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