When Driving; Starting The Engine - Acura 2012 ZDX Owner's Manual

When Driving

Starting the Engine

Brake Pedal
ENGINE START/STOP button
Brake Pedal
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in P , then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in N , it is safer to start it in P .
Models with keyless access remote
3. You can start the engine in any power
mode. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button and the brake pedal.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Models with keyless access remote
Insert the keyless access remote into the slot if the
battery in the key is weak.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 327
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
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