Acura 2012 ZDX Owner's manual

2012 ZDX

Owner’s Manual

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P/N 00X31-SZN-6200

OM-11023

Contents

This 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.

2 Safe Driving P. 21

For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 27 Airbags P. 35

2 Instrument Panel P. 67

Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 87

2 Controls P. 101

Setting the Clock P. 102 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 103

Opening and Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof P. 126

Adjusting the Seats P. 143

2 Features P. 167

Audio System P. 168 Audio System Basic Operation P. 171

General Information on the Audio System P. 191

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 197

2 Driving P. 209

Before Driving P. 210 Towing a Trailer P. 215

Rearview Camera P. 262 Refueling P. 263 Fuel Economy P. 266

2 Maintenance P. 269

Before Performing Maintenance P. 270 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 273

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 298

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 312

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 317

Tools P. 318 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 319

Overheating P. 332 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 334

When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 346

2 Information P. 349

Specifications P. 350 Identification Numbers P. 351

Emissions Testing P. 354 Warranty Coverages P. 356

Contents

Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 114 Security System P. 120 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 123

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 127 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 151 Climate Control System P. 163

Audio Error Messages P. 188 Audio Remote Controls P. 190

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 195

When Driving P. 223 Braking P. 253 Parking Your Vehicle P. 261

Accessories and Modifications P. 267

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 277 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 291

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 300 Battery P. 309 Remote Transmitter Care P. 310

Cleaning P. 313

Engine Does Not Start P. 326 Jump Starting P. 329 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 331

Fuses P. 338 Emergency Towing P. 344

When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 347

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 352 Reporting Safety Defects P. 353

Authorized Manuals P. 358 Client Service Information P. 359

Quick Reference Guide

P. 2

Safe Driving

P. 21

Instrument Panel

P. 67

Controls

P. 101

Features

P. 167

Driving

P. 209

Maintenance

P. 269

Handling the Unexpected

P. 317

Information

P. 349

Index

P. 361

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

❙ Indicators (P 68)

❙ Gauges (P 87)

❙ Multi-Information Display (P 88)

❙ Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Alert Indicator

*

(P 246)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio System (P 168)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Climate Control System (P 163)

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 137)

❙ Front Seat Heater Switches

*

(P 160)

❙ Ignition Switch

*

(P 127)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 140)

❙ Heated Mirror Button (P 137)

❙ Front Seat Heater and Seat

Ventilation Switches

*

(P 161)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 243)

❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button

*

(P 259)

❙ Blind Spot Information System (BSI) OFF Button

*

(P 247)

❙ Headlight Washer Button

*

(P 135)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 131)

❙ Fog Lights (P 133)

❙ Wipers/Washers (P 134)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons

*

(P 232)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 231)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 231)

❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons (P 190)

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P 197)

❙ SEL/RESET Button (P 88)

❙ / (Information) Button (P 88)

3

4

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Brightness Control (P 136)

❙ Keyless Access Remote Slot

*

(P 130)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance

Button

*

(P 240)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Buttons

*

(P 235)

❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button

*

(P 128)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

4

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Driving Position Memory System Buttons (P 139)

❙ Power Tailgate Button (P 117)

❙ Glove Box (P 153)

❙ Parking Brake (P 253)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P 278)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (Unlocking Fuel Fill Door) (P 111)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 339)

❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 142)

❙ Power Window Switches (P 123)

❙ Integrated Dynamics System

(IDS) Switch

*

(P 252)

❙ Panoramic Glass Roof/

Sunshade Switch

(P 126)

❙ Map Lights (Front) (P 152)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P 141)

❙ HomeLink® Button (P 195)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 38)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P 38)

❙ Shift Lever Automatic

Transmission

(P 227)

5

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 60)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 58)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Coat Hook (P 158)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 45)

❙ Front Seat (P 143)

❙ Seat Belts (P 27)

❙ Sunglasses Holder (P 159)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ USB Adapter Cable (P 169)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P 169)

❙ Rear Seat (P 149)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 55)

❙ Side Airbags (P 42)

❙ Rear Seat Heater Switches

*

(P 162)

❙ Accessory Power Sockets (P 157)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

6

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Fog Lights (P 133, 292)

❙ How to Refuel (P 264)

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 277)

❙ Windshield Wipers (P 134, 298)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 142)

❙ Tires (P 300, 319)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 106)

❙ Headlights (P 131, 291)

❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker/Daytime Running

Lights

(P 131, 293)

❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 297)

❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate

(P 114)

❙ Tailgate Open Handle (P 115)

❙ Stop/Taillights (P 295)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 295)

❙ Rear Side Marker Lights (P 295)

❙ Rearview Camera (P 262)

❙ Rear License Plate Lights (P 297)

❙ Back-Up Lights (P 296)

7

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P 21)

Airbags (P 35)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P 50)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 64)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon

monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist (P 26)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P 27)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as

low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P 67)

System Indicators

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

Charging System

Indicator

Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS)

Indicator

Vehicle Stability

Assist (VSA®)

System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Electronically

Controlled Power

Steering System

(ECPS) Indicator

*

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Immobilizer System

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

Cruise Control

Indicator

*

System Message

Indicator

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Side Airbag Off

Indicator

Door and Tailgate

Open Indicator

Cruise Main

Indicator

*

Tachometer Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Security System

Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges (P 87)/Multi-Information Display (P 88)/

System Indicators

(P 68)

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Temperature Gauge

SH-AWD Indicator

Keyless Access

System Indicator

*

Active Damper

System Indicator

*

Blind Spot

Information

Indicator

*

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) Indicator

*

Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC)

Indicator

*

System Indicators

Multi-Information Display

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P 101)

Turn Signals (P 131)

Left

Right

Turn Signal Control Lever

Lights (P 131)

Light Control Switches

High Beam

Low

Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P 134)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer

fluid.

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel (P 140)

● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment

switch to move the steering wheel to the

desired position.

Tailgate (P 114)

● With all the doors unlocked, press the

tailgate release button on the tailgate to

open it.

● Press the power tailgate button on the

instrument panel or the remote

transmitter to open and close the power

tailgate.

Power Door Mirrors

(P 142)

● With the ignition switch in ON

(w

*1

, move

the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

● Place the selector switch in the L or R

position to use the reverse tilt door mirror

feature.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows (P 123)

● With the ignition switch in ON

(w

*1

, open

and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the

OFF position, each passenger’s window

can be opened and closed with its own

switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the

ON position (indicator is on), each

passenger’s window switch is disabled.

*1: Models with the keyless access system

have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead

of an ignition switch.

Power Window Lock Button

Window

Switch

Indicator

11

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System (P 163)

● Press the driver's or passenger’s AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete

details.

Models with navigation system

(Fan Control) Bar

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning)

Button

Air flows from dashboard vents

and back of the center console.

Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents, and back of

the center console.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents.

(ON/OFF) Button

(Recirculation) Button

Passenger’s Side MODE

Control Button

Passenger’s Side

Temperature

Control Switch

SYNC (Synchronized)

Button

Driver’s Side

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side

Temperature

Control Switch

Driver’s Side MODE

Control Button

Passenger’s Side

AUTO Button

Clock (P 102)

a Press the SETUP button.

b Turn the selector knob to select CLOCK

ADJUST, then press the knob.

c Turn the selector knob to select the

clock display setting, hours, or minutes,

then press the knob.

d Turn the selector knob to change the

clock display setting, hours, or minutes,

then press the knob.

e Select Set with the selector knob, then

press the knob to complete clock

adjustment.

The navigation system receives signals from

GPS satellites, updating the clock

automatically.

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

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Quick Reference Guide

Features (P 167)

Audio system (P 168)

For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual

Audio Display

SCAN/A.SEL (Auto

Select) Bar

AM/FM Button

RETURN Button

Selector Knob

TITLE Button

TUNE Bar

VOL (Volume/

Power) Knob

DISC Button

USB/AUX Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject)

Button

Preset Buttons

(1-6)

SETUP Button

SKIP Bar

CATEGORY Bar

LOAD Button

(XM®)

Button

● Audio Remote Controls (P 190)

● VOL (Volume) Button

Press / to adjust the volume

up/down.

● MODE Button

Press and release to change the audio

mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1/XM2/CD/AUX.

● CH (Channel) Button

Radio:Press and release to change the

preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or

previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press and release to skip to the

beginning of the next song or

return to the beginning of the

current song.

Press and hold to change a folder.

VOL Button

MODE Button

CH Button

3

4

13

Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P 209)

Release Button

Shift Lever

Depress the brake pedal and press the

release button to move out of (P.

Move the shift lever without

pressing the release button.

Press the release button to

move the shift lever.

Automatic Transmission (P 227)

● Shift to

(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

● Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.

Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.

S Position

Sequential shift mode can be used.

Paddle Shifters (P 230)

M Indicator

Shift Down

Paddle Shifter

-

Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual

transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.

● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to

automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is

cruising.

● Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M

indicator comes on.

Selected Gear Number

14

Quick Reference Guide

VSA® OFF Button (P 244)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system

helps stabilize the vehicle during

cornering, and helps maintain traction

while accelerating on loose or slippery

road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time

you start the engine.

● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold

the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control (P 232)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a

set speed without keeping your foot on

the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

button, then press the DECEL/SET button

once you have received the desired speed

(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)

(P 248)

● TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you start the engine.

Refueling (P 263)

a Unlock the driver’s door.

b Press on the edge of the

fuel fill door to make it

pop up slightly.

c Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the

cap.

d Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill

door.

e After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it

clicks at least once.

Fuel recommendation: Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number

91 or higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 21.00 US gal (79.5 L)

15

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P 269)

Under the Hood (P 277)

● 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 (P 291)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P 298)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

Tires (P 300)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

16

Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P 317)

Flat Tire (P 319)

● Park in a safe location and replace the

flat tire with the compact spare tire

located under the cargo area.

Indicators Come On

(P 334)

● Identify the indicator and consult the

owner’s manual.

Engine Won’t Start

(P 326)

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a

booster battery.

Blown Fuse (P 343)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

Overheating (P 332)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see

steam under the hood, open the hood,

and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

(P 344)

● Call a professional towing service if you

need to tow your vehicle.

17

Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

The ignition switch does

not turn from

(0 to (q

*1

.

Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Try to turn the steering wheel left and right

while turning the ignition key.

●

Move the steering wheel left and right while

pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button

*

at

the same time.

The ignition switch does

not turn from

(q to (0

*1

and I cannot remove the

key. Why?

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

Why does the brake pedal

pulsate slightly when

applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a

problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never

pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be

opened from inside the

vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the

LOCK position. If so, open the rear

door with the outside door handle.

To cancel this function, push the lever

to the UNLOCK position.

* Not available on all models

18

Quick Reference Guide

Why do the doors lock

after I unlocked the doors

using a remote

transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are

relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper

sound when I open the

driver’s door?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the ignition switch.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

Why does the beeper

sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when:

●

Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.

●

The parking brake lever is not fully released.

Why do I hear a screeching

sound when I apply the

brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle

inspected by a dealer.

Is it possible to use

unleaded gasoline with a

Pump Octane Number

(PON) of 87 or higher on

this vehicle?

If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not

available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of

87 or higher.

This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause

occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required. The

long-term use of a lower PON gasoline can lead to engine

damage.

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