Acura 2012 ZDX - Manual (Page 71)

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*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
● Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
( w *1 , and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if the
engine is not started. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it blinks
five times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
● Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 354
● Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 335
Charging System
Indicator
● Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
( w *1 , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
● Stays on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 334