Engine

3.7-liter, V-6 Engine

The ZDX features Acura's largest engine, which offers a remarkable combination of power, efficiency and refinement.

• The 3.7-liter VTEC^® V-6 dishes up 300 horsepower and 270 lbs.-ft. of torque (SAE net).
• Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control (VTEC) increases high-rpm horsepower by opening the intake valves deeper and longer when engine speed reaches a designated rpm.
• EPA Economy Rating²⁷ of 16 city / 23 hwy / 19 combined, in tandem with a 21-gallon fuel capacity, gives the ZDX extensive cruising range.
• The Drive-by-Wire^™ throttle system varies throttle sensitivity to provide the appropriate throttle response and feel to different driving conditions.
• Lightweight magnesium-alloy cylinder head covers with hardened aluminum cylinder sleeves help improve vehicle balance and the power-to-weight ratio.
• A forged crankshaft results in lower weight and increased strength.
• A high-flow exhaust system increases the engine's power efficiency.

Drivetrain

Sequential SportShift Automatic with Paddle Shifters

The 6-speed Sequential SportShift automatic with paddle shifters gives you the best of both worlds by providing the convenience of precise and intuitive automatic shifting as well as shift-for-yourself control.

• Set the transmission to "Drive" for smooth gear changes with an emphasis on fuel efficiency. Select "Sport" for quicker acceleration, as the transmission allows the engine to rev higher before up-shifting.
• The steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters deliver quick precise shifts at your fingertips.
• Tapping a paddle shifter while in "Drive" brings a quick gear change with automatic operation returning when reaching a steady speed. This allows you to make quick gear changes without changing in and out of manual mode.
• Using a paddle shifter in "Sport" puts the transmission into full manual mode, where you'll have complete control in instances such as high-performance or hilly driving.
• For better climbing or increased downhill engine braking, Grade Logic Control instructs the transmission to hold a lower gear when encountering a steep uphill or downhill grade.
• Shift Hold Control keeps the transmission in its current (lower) gear ratio when the throttle is quickly released and the brakes are applied, such as entry into a tight curve. This leaves the chassis undisturbed by excess shifting.
• Cornering G Shift Control detects vehicle steering by monitoring the rotation of each wheel. If the process of turning is detected, it will suppress an unwanted upshift. This prevents upsetting the chassis balance and avoids the need for an additional downshift when the throttle is applied at the corner exit.
• Hill Start Assist eases starts on inclines. Sensing an uphill grade, the system holds brake pressure momentarily while your foot moves from the brake pedal to the throttle for a smooth, secure start.

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive

Acura developed its revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel Drive^™ (SH-AWD^®) system to enhance high-performance dry-road handling. The result is enhanced high-performance cornering that simply can't be matched by front, rear, or conventional all-wheel drive systems. The car feels lighter and smaller, yet it's remarkably stable during high-speed cornering.

• The system continuously determines the optimal level of power distribution between the front and rear wheels, and also between the rear wheels based on an analysis of wheel speed, steering angle, lateral G-force and yaw rate.
• For better fuel efficiency, up to 90% of the power is sent to the front wheels when cruising in a straight line.
• As weight shifts to the rear of the ZDX during hard acceleration, the SH-AWD system transfers up to 45% of engine power to the rear wheels to take advantage of available rear-wheel traction.
• In a curve under hard acceleration, effectively 70% of torque can be directed to the rear-all of which can go to the outside wheel to improve cornering by directing power where weight has shifted.
• The system reduces understeer and increases stability by turning the outside rear wheel slightly faster than the rest of the wheels, rotating the vehicle through the turn.
• The system retains the all-weather attributes of conventional all-wheel drive.

Handling

Suspension Systems

For the best balance of handling precision and ride feel, the front strut and rear multi-link suspensions were designed to accommodate the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive^™ system's unique lateral and forward forces.

• The front MacPherson strut design features forged-aluminum lower control arms, aluminum uprights, and other lightweight components for a smoother, more comfortable ride.
• To reduce road noise and vibration, the front system uses fluid-filled bushings, and both the front and multi-link rear systems are mounted on separate subframes.
• The rear system also isolates springs and dampers from lateral forces to maintain composure in hard cornering.
• Thick front and rear stabilizer bars control body roll for flatter cornering.
• Anti-dive properties keep the body stable during braking.

Steering System

Because steering is a key aspect of the driver-vehicle relationship, Acura engineers spent considerable time raising the quality of the rack-and-pinion steering feedback.

• The torque-sensing power-assist system varies the level of effort at varying speeds so that steering is firm at high speeds, yet easy and precise in the parking lot.
• The steering system has been finessed to relay the subtle steering feedback that drivers look for when negotiating curves and other steering maneuvers.

Performance Braking

The brake system is engineered to provide best-in-class braking capability in dry, wet and icy conditions. It is also tuned to provide the precise modulation necessary for the utmost confidence during spirited driving.

• The ventilated front discs measure 13 inches in diameter and are gripped by dual-piston, cast-iron calipers.
• The solid rear discs are 13.2 inches with single-piston, cast-iron calipers.
• To satisfy the enthusiast driver, the brake pedal feel is firm with short brake pedal travel.

Rigid Body Structure

A rigid body structure is essential for a smooth ride, precise handling and a quiet cabin. The ZDX achieves a high level of rigidity by using an array of stiff, yet lightweight materials throughout the body.

• 48 percent of the ZDX body structure is formed from advanced high-strength steel, offering superior rigidity, excellent crashworthiness yet lighter weight than conventional steel. Key areas include the A- and B-pillars, floor sills, roof frame, cross braces, and floor crossmembers.
• About five percent of the ZDX body components are lightweight aluminum. This includes the hood, instrument panel support and other areas where less weight is required and the strength of steel is not imperative.
• Instrument testing revealed that the "tailgate ring" (the structure surrounding the tailgate) is extremely important for handling, stability and ride, so this area is particularly rigid, providing the rear suspension with a solid mounting structure that nets improved handling precision.

Smooth & Quiet Ride

The ZDX delivers a smooth Grand Touring ride, in which long distances are traversed in uncompromising comfort. An essential component to the experience is the vehicle's supremely quiet operation at high speed. Engineers attacked noise at the source, inside and out, to reduce the need for insulation materials.

• Special composite seals in the exterior door panels reduce objectionable sound-up to five decibels on some roads.
• Special acoustic windshield glass is tuned specifically to attenuate wind-noise frequencies, helping to place the ZDX at the top of its class in wind-noise performance.
• A unique carpet and padding system further reduces noise intrusion.
• The rear suspension mounts are attached directly to the body for greater rigidity and reduced vibration.
• The front and rear subframes are stiffer, which allow for softer mounting bushings and a further reduction in noise and vibration.
• To diminish the "drumming" noises inherent in hatchback body styles, insulating materials were used in critical areas, including those on the front bulkhead, the floor, side body, doors and roof.

Battery

Battery Management System

The ZDX has a Battery Management System that can help prevent the inconvenience of a dead or weak battery. The system initially warns you through the MID screen when it detects the battery getting weak and will shut down accessories if it detects the battery may soon be too weak to start the engine.

• ²⁷  Based on 2013 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Lighting & Visibility

Multi-view Rear Camera

The ZDX comes with a rearview camera that automatically produces a display in the navigation screen when "reverse" is engaged. There are three separate views, allowing you to select the one that best serves your situation. You can change the views by pressing the navigation system's "Enter" control.

• The normal view is ideal to spot items behind the ZDX that are too low to be seen through the rear window.
• The wide angle view shows a 170° view behind the ZDX, which is perfect for spotting approaching vehicles or pedestrians when backing out of parking spots.
• The top-down view is useful for parallel parking or lining up a trailer hitch.
• Yellow guidelines help guide your trajectory and judge distances. The closest guideline indicates clearance for opening the power tailgate.

Blind Spot Information System

The ZDX is equipped with Acura's blind spot information system that can assist you when making lane changes.

• If the system detects a vehicle in an adjacent lane in the ZDX's "alert zone" (approximately from the rear half of the ZDX to half a car-length back), an indicator will appear on that side's windshield pillar.
• The pillar light will flash if the driver activates the turn signal in the direction where a vehicle has been detected.
• In order to avoid disturbing the driver or passengers, no sounds are emitted by the system.
• The indicators only light up when the ZDX is traveling above 6 mph, so they won't come on when parking, at stop lights, or in stop-and-go traffic.

HID Headlights

The ZDX is equipped with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights for the low beams.

• Xenon lights cast a whiter and brighter light for improved clarity.
• The HID lenses allow a more precise beam pattern that increases road visibility without blinding oncoming drivers.

Front and Rear Parking Sensors

The front and rear sensors help you parallel park and maneuver the ZDX with poise when confronted with tight spaces.

• Sensors in the front and rear alert the driver to the presence of objects detected behind and in front of the vehicle by audible beeps heard in the cabin.
• The beeping increase in frequency as the vehicle gets closer, allowing the driver to determine the distance to the detected object.

Auto Dimming Folding Side Mirrors

The thoughtfully designed side mirrors on the ZDX are a testament to Acura's commitment to driver convenience and awareness.

• The side mirrors will dim automatically when faced with a bright light after dark. This prevents the driver from being distracted by the reflections of bright headlights as they appear through the mirrors.
• A button on the left side of the dash will fold the mirrors back, making it easier for the ZDX to fit in tight parking spaces or inside garages. You can set the mirrors to automatically extend out again when the ZDX is started.
• While the mirrors are mostly flat, the outer section is convex for enhanced visibility.

Controls

Power Tailgate

As you approach the rear of the ZDX, press a button on the key fob and the tailgate will automatically lift, or you can press a button on the tailgate itself. When you're finished loading or unloading, just press the button again and it will power down and latch.

• When you've come to a stop in the ZDX and are ready to unload, just push a button on the dash near the door, and the tailgate will be open by the time you get there.
• In the event of a power failure, the tailgate can be raised and lowered manually.
• When opening or closing, the tailgate will automatically reverse itself if it encounters any obstruction.

Seating

Front Seats

The driver and front passenger of the ZDX are each enveloped in a cocoon of soft leather that sweeps from the door, across the dash and flows down the center console. The front seats complete the circle with the same fine leather. And that's just the beginning of the sumptuous ZDX seating experience.

• The driver enjoys a 10-way adjustable power seat, including a power lumbar support.
• The front passenger is given similar consideration with an 8-way power adjustable seat.
• The front seats have six levels of personal climate controls, including three levels of heating and three levels of cooling.
• The seats cool by drawing air across occupants and into the perforations in the leather, allowing you to quickly reach your desired comfort level.
• For supreme convenience, the 2-driver automatic memory system is designed to record preferences for the driver's seat, steering wheel and side mirror positions as well as climate control and audio presets.
• Advanced seat frames and power adjustment features help reduce flex in seat movement, imparting a stable and substantial feel.

Rear Seats

The rear seats are covered in the same luxuriously soft leather as the rest of the cabin. There's room for three passengers, with the outboard seats providing optimal comfort.

• When the middle space in the second row is unoccupied, a center armrest can be folded down, providing a soft cushion for two arms, as well as the retractable dual cup holders.
• The adjustable headrests tilt down to improve rear visibility when seats are unoccupied.
• The seatbacks fold 60/40 to form a near-flat floor for increased cargo space.

Storage

Cargo Area

Open the power tailgate and you'll find a meticulously designed and lavishly finished cargo area. Your belongings will never have it so good.

• Loop carpeting covers the floor, sides and rear seatbacks.
• A brushed metal door-pull on the floor gives access to a wide, hidden cargo area. Gas struts keep the access panel open as you load items.
• Additional brushed metal door-pulls on each side of the cargo area open panels that reveal additional hidden storage areas. The panels can be removed to widen the overall storage space for items such as golf bags.
• Chrome-finished cargo loops at each corner allow you to help keep cargo secure.
• There's over 27 cu.ft. of storage behind the back seats.
• Lowering the 60/40 split rear seatbacks provides a near-flat floor and increases the cargo space to over 69.6⁴⁷ cu. ft.

Cabin Storage

The driver has four separate storage areas within reach, and passengers have plenty of space for their travel accoutrements, making long drives comfortable for everyone.

• A sliding tray at the front of the center armrest provides a perfect place where a small item such as an iPod^® can be easily accessed or hidden from view, even while it's connected to the USB port or auxiliary audio input.
• A button on either side opens the main center console storage area, which is perfect for storing CDs and other personal items.
• A drop-down pocket for sunglasses can be accessed overhead.
• The door panel features map storage and an area suitable for a water bottle.
• The glove box lowers with an elegant dampening movement and has a shelf to hold the owner's manual and other documents.

Climate Control

GPS-linked Temperature Control

The ZDX provides a dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system that allows the driver and front passenger to create their own microclimates. When direct sunlight is warming one side of the cabin, the system is aware of it and will automatically adjust the heating or cooling to maintain the desired temperature.

• A solar sensor measures the sun's intensity to determine its impact on interior temperature while the Acura Navigation System's¹⁰ GPS receiver tracks the sun's position relative to the car.
• As you approach the ZDX, it detects which remote you have and will automatically set your preferred climate control settings.
• If alone, you can synchronize both climate zones to a single setting.
• Adjustable vents behind the front center console allow rear passengers to direct and control airflow.
• Almost all climate control functions can be operated by voice commands.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

The Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® system works with most Bluetooth-enabled cell phones to let you receive and initiate phone calls through the ZDX audio system without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

• With a compatible phone, a simple one-time pairing process using the navigation screen is all it takes to connect your phone to the car. As long as your phone's Bluetooth is enabled, the car will automatically reconnect your phone without it ever leaving your pocket or purse.
• Whether you initiate or receive a call, the audio system will automatically mute, and you will hear the call through the audio system speakers. By speaking to the windshield, your voice is clearly received through sophisticated directional microphones.
• Up to six phones can be paired to the system. If several of the phones are present, you can easily select which one will be connected, and change the selection at any time.
• When available, an incoming call will display the number if it is entered into the speed-dial list.
• HandsFreeLink functions are viewed and operated through the navigation screen.
• You can download all of your compatible phone's numbers at one time into the navigation system's hard drive.¹⁰

For more details, please visit the Acura Bluetooth HandsFreeLink minisite.

Audio System

Acura/ELS Surround Sound System

Grammy^® award-winning recording engineer and producer Elliot Scheiner helped design the critically acclaimed Acura/ELS Surround^®32 Premium 10-speaker Sound System to reproduce music as it's heard in the recording studio. The system can play 5.1 surround sound DVD-A discs, the highest-fidelity sound medium available. Surround sound can also be extracted from any stereo digital source, thanks to Dolby^®5 Pro Logic^® II circuitry. Even the most familiar music is sure to be a whole new experience. The source inputs of the standard ZDX audio system are many and varied:

• Approximately 3,600-song 15GB hard disc drive memory (HDD) media storage with shuffle, playlist creation, and an updatable Gracenote^® database
• DVD-A, MP3, WMA⁶ and DTS-compatible disc player
• USB⁷ Audio Interface for iPod^®8 or flash drive enables full operation of the devices through the audio system controls
• XM^® Radio⁴ with more than 170 channels of programming and near-CD quality digital sound
• An auxiliary input jack plays content from personal music players that are incompatible with the USB jack
• The CD player uses a 24-bit D/A converter and can play CD, DVD-A, CD-R/RW, CD-Text, and MP3/WMA formats

Additional audio system features include:

• Song by Voice^®, which allows songs stored in the HDD or in an iPod^® to be accessed by voice command
• Almost all functions can be performed by Voice Recognition
• 435-watt amplifier with digital 96 kHz sampling for crystal-clear sound
• 10 speakers-1 per door, 2 dash tweeters, 1 center mid-range, 2 rear surround, and a powered 8-inch subwoofer
• Detailed audio system displays through the navigation screen¹⁰
• Note function music reminder, which lets you store song information and a 10-second sample as it's aired on an XM^® Radio⁴ station so you can recall it later
• A speed-dependent volume control automatically increases the audio gain as road speed increases

USB Audio Interface with iPod Integration

Hearing your digital music through the ZDX couldn't be easier with its USB⁷ connection for interfacing with Apple^® iPod^®8 players and other USB mass storage devices that contain MP3, WMA⁶ or AAC music files.

• On a compatible iPod^®8, music selection can be controlled through the audio system, including the steering wheel-mounted controls.
• The USB will charge, rather than deplete, a compatible iPod while it's playing.
• You can plug in, select, and play music from a flash drive or other USB storage device.
• Track and folder information appears on the center display to simplify music search and selection.
• An incompatible iPod and other MP3 players can be plugged into the accompanying auxiliary input jack.
• Both the USB and auxiliary inputs are within the center console-covered storage area where devices can be conveniently carried and discreetly stored.

Song By Voice

The Song By Voice^® feature uses the Voice Recognition system to help the ZDX driver find music from the hard disc drive or a USB⁷-connected iPod^®8 simply by voicing a preference.

• The system is initialized with either of the commands, "iPod search" or "HDD search," after which you can find your preference by first stating your chosen category, such as: song, artist, album, or genre.
• Follow your category choice by stating your desired music selection. For example, if "Equilibrium" is the title song of an album, the command "Play song "Equilibrium" will play the song, while saying, "Play album "Equilibrium" will play the whole album.
• You can also have the system display lists of artists, albums, and other categories on the navigation screen.

Active Sound Control

Active Sound Control (ASC) can reduce unwanted cabin noise by as much as 10dB, countering it with opposing sound frequencies through the audio system speakers.

• Two microphones monitor specific frequency ranges that contribute to unwanted noise in the cabin.
• The ASC system then creates an inverse waveform which, when run through the audio system speakers, cancels out the undesirable frequencies, even when the audio system is turned off.
• The system is linked to throttle position and engine rpm to provide a quieter cockpit during normal cruising, while allowing the engine's muscular sound to be enjoyed during higher rpm and more spirited driving.

Navigation System

Functionality and Controls

The Acura Navigation System¹⁰, uses hard drive data storage for fast response and is viewed through a high-resolution, full VGA, 8-inch screen, mounted high on the dash for quick and easy viewing.

• You can enter an address or search a location from its vast destination database, using the interface dial and easy-to-scan menus on the display screen or simply by issuing commands with the Voice Recognition system.
• The screen will plot your path on the map and show special displays to guide you through freeway ramps, interchanges and forks in the road. It will even provide voiced guidance if desired.
• Additional features include Zagat^® Survey ratings and reviews, available AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic^™ with Traffic Rerouting^™ information and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather^™13 that can help you get around delays while traveling to your desired destination.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined or separate from other XM^® subscriptions.

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

The AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic^™13 feature helps you steer clear of gridlock by providing continuously updated traffic information in major metropolitan areas across the 48 contiguous United States.

• Interstates and expressways are color-coded to indicate traffic flow levels.
• Icons indicate the location of incidents and traffic conditions affected by construction and weather.
• You can also have the system simply list traffic-impacting accidents and construction zones in your surrounding area.
• Traffic Rerouting^™ will suggest an alternative route if the system determines it is at least two minutes or 10% quicker.
• The information is aggregated by NAVTEQ^™ from multiple sources, including highway patrol incident reports and transportation departments, and is updated approximately every 90 seconds.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined or separate from other XM^® subscriptions.

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather

You can determine the weather conditions in your immediate area or anywhere you plan to be with the AcuraLink Real-Time Weather^™13 system. It will even alert you if a potential weather-related issue exists along your plotted route.

• Current weather information is shown on the ZDX map display in the form of icons, which can be clicked on to receive details.
• Weather forecasts for the next three hours, six hours, and across the next three days in a given area are available any time.
• A warning map and an additional map showing adverse weather conditions across the U.S. are also accessible.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined or separate from other XM^® subscriptions.

Destination Database

The Acura Navigation System¹⁰ has an extensive database of addresses and points of interest for a variety of handy information.

• The system will not only show you the nearby ATMs, but if, for example, you don't want to pay a service charge, just tell it to show your bank's machines.
• You can also find the exact type of restaurant you're in the mood for, as well as locate schools, parks, hospitals, drugstores, museums, and more.

Zagat Reviews

The Acura Navigation System¹⁰ will not only tell you where restaurants are and how to get to them, it can also tell you their price range and provide customer reviews.

• The system's Zagat Survey^® ratings and reviews provide detailed information from a database that you can read on-screen-or if you're driving, they can be spoken over the audio system.
• If you need reservations, the system can even dial the restaurant for you through a paired, compatible Bluetooth^®11-enabled cell phone.

AcuraLink

To keep you up-to-date with the latest information related to your ZDX, the AcuraLink^® Satellite Communications System uses the XM^® Radio⁴ communications interface. Some of the features available through AcuraLink^®13 include:

• A pre-programmed ZDX feature guide
• Dealer appointment reminders
• Direct communication with your dealer
• If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® interface, the system can also contact Acura headquarters and your dealer for the latest diagnostic information.¹⁰

• ⁴⁷  Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.
• ¹⁰  Acura Navigation System and related features available only in the United States, Puerto Rico and parts of Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
• ¹¹  The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license.
• ³²  ELS Surround^® is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
• ⁵  Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• ⁶  Windows Media^® Audio is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft^® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• ⁷  The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your local Acura dealer for details on compatibility.
• ⁸  Currently includes fifth generation or later Apple iPod, and all generations of iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, or iPhone^®. iPod^® and iPhone^® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• ⁴  SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic and NavWeather subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change. Not all vehicles are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Current information and features may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the NavTraffic or NavWeather service or their use in the vehicle. XM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM Internet Radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK, HI and PR. ^© 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
• ¹³  AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather^™ are operable only in select markets within the 48 contiguous United States. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic^™ is also operable in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather^™ are available by separate XM NavTraffic^® and XM NavWeather^™ subscriptions after a complimentary 90-day trial period. AcuraLink^® Satellite Communication System does not require a subscription.

Controls & Displays

Instrument Panel Display

The ZDX instrument panel complements the luxury coupe's bold exterior by enveloping you in a circle of soft leather and an aesthetic tour de force of controls, displays and refined surfaces. With the ignition off, the center controls blend in with the dark, satin-finish surface for a rich, monochromatic look. Engage the ignition, and the controls come to life with cool, bright LED clarity.

• The elegant instrument panel features an artful combination of contrasting surfaces and high-grade composite materials.
• The center control panel has a well-organized, intuitive grouping of controls for the audio, climate and Acura Navigation System¹⁰.
• The display screen sits on top of the dash to minimize eye diversion from the road.
• Steering wheel controls allow convenient operation of the audio system, cruise control, phone and the Multi-Information Display.
• The Voice Recognition system enables most of the center panel controls to be engaged through voice commands.

Steering Wheel Controls

A three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel provides comfortable, confident road handling. It is also host to a series of well-placed, easy-to-use system controls.

• The left and right spokes contain integrated buttons for the audio and cruise control systems.
• Just behind the upper spokes are shift paddles for the Sequential SportShift transmission.
• Under the left spoke, your thumb will easily find the Voice Recognition and Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® controls.
• Under the right spoke are controls to navigate the Multi-Information Display, located between the tachometer and speedometer.

Center Panel Displays

Three separate displays in the center of the instrument panel provide you with a wealth of information that's easy to read at a glance.

• The 8-inch high-resolution screen at the top of the dash not only displays navigation information, it also helps you operate a variety of system controls.
• Push the "Audio" button, and the screen will display all current information from your selected audio source. For HDD, CD, iPod, and USB sources, this includes artist and track info and the next three track titles.
• XM Radio⁴ and RDS FM stations will also display programming information.
• Detailed Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^®, and AcuraLink^® information is also available.
• The wallpaper feature can display a personal photo on the screen when the navigation system is not in use. Up to 20 wallpaper images-10 per driver-can be downloaded and stored on the hard drive.
• A lower LCD display features time and detailed climate-control status information, while a third display shows audio information, Bluetooth connection status, and depending on the paired cell phone model, also phone battery and signal strength.

Multi-Information Display

The Multi-Information Display (MID) is located between the speedometer and tachometer and provides a variety of useful information that's easy to view at a glance.

• Ambient temperature and a choice of odometer, or one of two trip meters, are shown at the bottom of the display.
• The main section offers a choice of standard trip computer information, oil-life percentage, a Super Handling All-Wheel Drive^™ (SH-AWD^®) power distribution diagram, tire pressure readings, and several possible alerts.
• The Maintenance Minder^™ system displays maintenance reminders through the MID on items such as fluid and filter changes, tire rotation, and more.
• Controls on the lower right side of the steering-wheel hub make it easy to scroll through the displays.

Voice Recognition

The Voice Recognition feature allows you to perform the most frequently used functions of the audio, climate control, HandsFreeLink and navigation systems without ever taking your hands off the wheel.This system has been refined over through several generations, with each generation offering refinements in command recognition and system response.

• With a simple click of the "Talk" button on the steering wheel, the audio system will instantly mute as you issue one of over 600 voice commands to one of the aforementioned systems.
• Some commands can replace multiple manual functions, for example: "CD 3, song 4" will turn on the audio system, select the third CD, and play the fourth song.
• You can enter a specific address, as the navigation system will recognize over a million city and street names.

Keyless Access System and Pushbutton Ignition

The Keyless Start System with Smart Entry and pushbutton ignition allows you to walk up to the ZDX, unlock the doors, have the car set your preferences, and start the engine without ever having to take the key out of your pocket.

• The vehicle will sense the key remote but will not unlock the door until you touch the handle.
• You can turn the engine and auxiliary controls on and off at the touch of a button.
• Two backup systems include an ignition insert slot for any transmitter failure and a slide-out key and "valet" mode to keep locked contents secure.
• On a hot day, the remote can lower the windows and open the sunroof to air out the ZDX before you enter.
• The two primary drivers can each store in memory their driver's seat and side mirror positions, radio presets, and climate preferences, which link to their key remotes. Their settings will be activated the moment the driver's door is opened.

• ¹⁰  Acura Navigation System and related features available only in the United States, Puerto Rico and parts of Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
• ¹¹  The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license.
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Braking & Stability

Braking Systems

The ZDX disc brakes are backed up by several sophisticated electronic systems to provide you with enhanced braking abilities under almost any circumstance.

• The anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps you retain steering control in emergency braking by preventing the wheels from locking up, while still letting them achieve their maximum level of stopping power.
• The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system uses the ABS system to direct braking power among the four wheels, depending on the vehicle load, to help optimize braking effectiveness.
• The Brake Assist system detects emergency braking by the driver by monitoring the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed and stepping in to ensure the ABS system is activated-terminating immediately upon release of the brake pedal.

Vehicle Stability Assist

The Vehicle Stability Assist^™ (VSA^®)¹² system monitors stability factors to detect oversteer or understeer, and if detected, VSA uses a number of the ZDX systems to remediate the problem.

• The system continually monitors vehicle speed, throttle position, individual wheel speeds, steering angle, lateral G-force, and vehicle yaw rate.
• If potential oversteer or understeer is detected, the system will first use the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive^™ (SH-AWD^®) to redirect power among the front wheels and each of the rear wheels to maintain stability.
• If using SH-AWD is insufficient, the system will reduce engine torque and use the anti-lock braking system (ABS) to apply brakes to each wheel as needed to help stabilize the vehicle.
• In all cases, VSA response is so quick that the instability may be corrected before the driver even knows it's occurring.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Since an under-inflated tire impedes handling and can be a safety hazard, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses pressure sensors mounted in each wheel that send readings to a central electronic control unit. The system then evaluates whether the pressure is up to an acceptable range.

• If a reading is approximately 25% below the recommended level, the ZDX will alert the driver through the Multi-Information Display (MID) located on the instrument panel.
• The under-inflated tire will be indicated, along with the individual pressure, for all four tires.
• The pressure display can be accessed anytime using the MID controls on the steering wheel.
• As useful as TMPS is, it is still recommended that you manually check your tires on a regular basis.

Active Safety

Forward Collision Warning

The Forward Collision Warning system (FCW) alerts you to a potential collision with a vehicle ahead, using both visual and audible warnings.

• The system can detect vehicles directly in front of the car, using a camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror. If the distance to that vehicle is diminishing, the system compares the vehicles' current speeds to determine if a collision may occur.
• To alert the driver to apply the brake pedal, an amber "Brake" message will flash in the Multi-Information Display, and a series of beeps will be emitted.
• To avoid unnecessary warnings, the system will not operate at speeds below 10 mph.
• Drivers can adjust the distance at which the alerts will be triggered by accessing the personal settings section through the Multi-Information Display.

Lane Departure Warning

The Lane Departure Warning system (LDW) is designed to alert the driver when the vehicle unintentionally leaves a clearly designated lane.

• Using the same camera as the FCW system, the system looks for lane markings and, once they're detected, it can determine if the vehicle is about to leave its lane without turn signals engaged.
• The system engages at speeds of 45 miles per hour and above on relatively straight or slightly curved roads.
• If the vehicle begins to cross a lane marking, and the turn signal has not been engaged, the system will flash the LDW indicator on the instrument panel, and an amber Lane Departure message on the Multi-Information Display will sound a series of beeps, alerting the driver to either return to the lane or activate the turn signal.
• The system can be disengaged with the LDW button that's located to the left of the steering column. Upon restarting the car, the system will always default to the "On" position.

Body Structure

Advanced Compatibility Engineering

Acura utilizes Advanced Compatibility Engineering^™ (ACE^™) body structure to enhance occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes.

• The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle.
• This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to the other vehicles in a crash.

Restraint Systems

Airbag System

The ZDX is equipped with a sophisticated 6-airbag system, which includes two front airbags and two front-side airbags, and two side curtain airbags that provide coverage for the front and outboard rear seats.

• The front airbags are equipped with two-stage, multiple-threshold inflators. One or both airbags will be deployed only in the event of a sufficient frontal impact. If deployed, these airbags are capable of being inflated at different rates depending on crash severity, seat belt usage and/or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and upper body injuries in frontal crashes.
• Sensors in the front passenger seat determine if it is empty or if the passenger is too small for the passenger's front airbag to deploy safely, and disengage the front passenger's front airbag, if necessary.
• The Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) uses sensors in the front passenger seatback to determine the height and position of the passenger. The system will deactivate the passenger's front-side airbag if a child or small-statured adult is leaning into the airbag deployment path.
• In a side impact, side curtain airbags deploy downward from just above the doorframes on the impacted side to help protect both front and outboard rear seat occupants.

Seat Belts & Active Front Head Restraints

All five seating positions in the ZDX have 3-point belts and head restraints. The front seats have load-limiting tensioners and active head restraints.

• Tensioners react in the first milliseconds of a sufficient impact to automatically tighten the belts and help hold the individual in position against the seatback.
• To help prevent the tensioners from causing undue pressure on the chest, load limiters slightly relieve belt tension, as needed, to help soften the force.
• In a rear-end collision, when the front seat occupant's body is pushed against the seatback, the pressure forces the head restraint upward and forward to reduce the gap between the occupant's head and the head restraint.
• Impact forces on the neck and spine are diminished, helping reduce the likelihood of whiplash injuries.

Child Safety

Child Safety

The ZDX has several features addressing child safety, from sophisticated airbag sensors to anchors that secure child seats.

• The Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) utilizes sensors in the front passenger's seatback to detect if the occupant is a child or small-statured adult. If such an occupant is leaning into the side airbag's deployment path, the side airbag will be deactivated until they resume a more upright position.
• All windows and the moonroof have an auto-reverse feature that can reverse their closing if an obstacle is encountered.
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) anchors plus upper-tether anchors in the rear seat allow LATCH-compatible child seats to be installed in the outboard positions without the use of seat belts.

Security

Security System

Like every Acura model, the ZDX comes equipped with a security system. In the event of a break-in, the following events will occur:

• The ignition will be disabled.
• The horn will sound.
• The lights will flash.

• ¹²  VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle's course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.

Ownership & Services

Total Luxury Care

The privilege of Acura ownership extends well beyond our acclaimed, 4-year/50,000-mile¹⁶ limited warranty. It also includes Total Luxury Care^® (TLC)¹⁸, a complimentary service provided with every new and Certified Pre-Owned Acura-because our commitment to you begins with the delivery of a world-class vehicle. Owners benefit from the following:

• 24-hour nationwide emergency and travel services
• Roadside Assistance
• Acura Concierge Service
• A host of special privileges available exclusively for Acura owners

Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: (800) 594-8500

Warranty

Acura's superb track record allows each vehicle to be generously covered.

• All models enjoy a 4-year/50,000-mile¹⁶ limited warranty.
• Acura powertrains are covered by a 6-year/70,000-mile¹⁶ limited warranty.
• Outer body rust-through is covered by a 5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty.
• Seat belts are covered by a 15-year/150,000-mile limited warranty.
• Acura Genuine Accessories installed by the dealer at the time of vehicle purchase enjoy a 4-year/50,000-mile¹⁷ limited warranty.

Acura Owners

With Acura Owners-the exclusive Acura owners' Web site, you can personalize your ownership experience and obtain valuable services and information such as online service scheduling, as well as sales and service offers. Acura Owners contains helpful videos, interactive tutorials, and owner's manuals to help you get the most out of your Acura vehicle. You can also download navigation updates and get details about your Total Luxury Care^® benefits.

• ¹⁶  Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.
• ¹⁸  See your local dealer for details about Total Luxury Care^® (TLC), Roadside Assistance, and Concierge Service.
• ¹⁷  When installed at the time of new-vehicle delivery.