Acura Advance.

Acura’s largest engine is so powerful, it rivals many V-8s. This 3.7-liter, VTEC^® V-6 dishes up 300 horsepower and 270 lbs.-ft. of torque, while operating with a smoother, more responsive feel, thanks to significant weight reduction measures.

• Magnesium-alloy cylinder head covers that use 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
• The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system adjusts throttle response so it can be easy to modulate in slow speeds, yet extremely responsive when high performance is called upon
• EPA fuel mileage²⁷ is 16 / 23 mpg (city/highway), which, combined with a 21-gallon fuel capacity, gives the ZDX the potential for attaining a 400-mile or more cruising range

The 2010 ZDX harnesses the power of its V-6 with a new 6-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission that increases both performance and fuel efficiency.

• Specialized logic features such as Grade Logic, Shift Hold and Cornering G Shift Control keep the transmission composed in situations that often trip up conventional transmissions
• The steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters deliver quick precise shifts at your fingertips
• A tap of the paddle shifter when “D” is selected brings a quick gear change before returning to automatic operation when the ZDX has resumed a steady speed. This allows you to make manual gear changes when needed, such as for passing, without changing in and out of manual mode.
• For quicker acceleration, select “S,” and the transmission allows the engine to rev higher before shifting. Using a paddle shifter in “S” puts the transmission into full manual mode, where you have direct control of all shifting.
• 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.

When the transmission is in automatic mode, three shift algorithms are programmed to step in during certain circumstances to avoid the gear hunting that’s common to conventional automatics.

• When encountering a steep uphill or downhill grade, Grade Logic Control will instruct the transmission to hold a lower gear for better climbing or increased downhill engine braking
• When aggressive driving is detected, Shift Hold Control will delay upshifting as long as possible to avoid disrupting the chassis or power delivery
• When the ZDX takes a curve, Cornering G Shift Control will delay upshifting in order to avoid disturbing the chassis and requiring a second shift change—a downshift—when the throttle is applied at the corner’s exit

Though it has the same all-weather attributes of conventional 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 system continuously determines the optimal level of power distribution between the front and rear wheels, and also between the rear wheels
• Power distribution is based on an analysis of wheel speed, steering angle, lateral G-force and yaw rate
• 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 driver and front passenger of the ZDX are each enveloped in a cocoon of fine leather that sweeps across the dash and flows down the center console.

• 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
• Both front seats offer two levels of heating. With the Advance Package, the front seats can cool as well as heat 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

The markings of the audio system controls lie hidden for a clean appearance until a press of the power button brings them all to life.

• The standard audio system features 266 watts of power and seven speakers, including a subwoofer to produce clearly defined sound throughout the cabin
• USB⁷ Audio Interface for iPod^®8 or flash drive enables full operation of the devices through the audio system controls
• A 6-disc in-dash CD changer, XM^® Radio⁴ with more than 170 channels of digital programming and near-CD quality sound, and an auxiliary input jack for personal music players are all standard
• The CD changer uses a 24-bit D/A converter and can play CD, CD-R/RW, CD-Text, and MP3/WMA formats
• A speed-dependent volume control automatically increases the audio gain as road speed increases

The ZDX features a dual-zone automatic climate control system that allows the driver, front passenger and rear passengers to adjust their own temperature and airflow settings.

• When the ZDX detects which remote is entering the driver’s side, it will automatically set the driver’s preferred climate control settings
• The driver can synchronize both climate zones to a dual or single setting when desired

The Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® system works with many 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.

• A one-time pairing process on a compatible phone enables you to communicate wirelessly, and up to six phones can be paired to the system
• When available, an incoming call will display the number if it is entered into the speed-dial list
• The phone can then be operated through the vehicle audio system without ever leaving your pocket or purse
• On models with the Technology Package, you can download all of your compatible phone’s numbers into the navigation database¹⁰ at one time

Press a button on the key fob, and the tailgate will automatically open for you. And when you’re finished loading or unloading, just press the button again and it powers down and latches.

• The tailgate will also activate from a button on the dashboard, as well as by the tailgate handle.
• 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

The Acura Navigation System¹⁰—the centerpiece of the ZDX Technology Package—is Acura’s most advanced navigation system yet. Now operated by a hard drive and viewed though a full VGA 8-inch screen, the system is faster, easier to read and more useful than ever before.

• The full VGA, high-resolution, 8-inch screen is mounted high in the center control panel to minimize eye diversion from the road
• You can enter an address or search a location from its vast destination database, using the interface dial or the Voice Recognition system
• The screen will plot your path on the map, show special displays to guide you through freeway ramps, interchanges and forks in the road, and even provide voiced guidance if desired
• Additional features include Zagat^® Survey ratings and reviews, 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 destination¹³
• Following the 90-day free trial period, both AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™¹³ data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or be separate from other XM^® subscriptions

Grammy^® award-winning recording engineer and producer Elliot Scheiner helped design the Acura/ELS Surround^® 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. In addition to all the source inputs of the standard ZDX audio system, features of the Acura/ELS system include:

• 15-gigabyte hard disk drive media storage with shuffle, playlist creation, and an updatable Gracenote^® database
• DVD-A MP3, WMA⁶ and DTS-compatible disc player
• 435-watt amplifier with digital 96 kHz sampling for crystal-clear sound
• 10 speakers—1 per door, 2 tweeters, 1 center mid-range, 2 rear surround, 1 powered 8-inch subwoofer
• Detailed audio system displays through the navigation screen¹⁰
• Almost all functions can be performed by Voice Recognition
• Note function allows you to store song information and a 10-second sample as it is aired on an XM^® Radio⁴ station so you can recall it later

The Song By Voice™ feature uses the Voice Recognition system to help the ZDX driver find music from the hard disk 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

The Voice Recognition feature that accompanies the optional Acura Navigation System10 allows you to perform the most frequently used functions of the audio, climate control and navigation systems without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

• With a simple click of the “Talk” steering wheel-mounted control, the audio system will instantly mute as you issue one of over 600 voice commands with 100,000 variations to the audio, climate or navigation systems
• Some commands can replace multiple manual functions, for example: “CD, play song 4”, will turn on the audio system, select the CD audio source, and play the fourth song
• You can enter a specific address, as the navigation system will recognize over a million city and street names

When the climate control is in automatic mode and direct sunlight is warming one side of the cabin, the system will automatically adjust the temperature to compensate. The system will track the sun’s position to continually adjust the zone temperatures, as needed.

• The automatic climate control system uses the Acura Navigation System’s¹⁰ GPS receiver to continually track the vehicle’s position relative to the sun
• A solar sensor measures the sun’s intensity to determine its impact on interior temperature
• The GPS-link is completely automatic

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

The available Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) can adjust suspension stiffness in a split second, based on driving conditions. This allows the ZDX to remain comfortable during highway cruising, yet firm when the road requires high-performance handling. In addition, the driver can adjust the suspension and steering feel through the Sport and Comfort settings.

• The dampers—also known as shock absorbers—are filled with a fluid that significantly thickens in the presence of a magnetic field. The stronger the field, the stiffer the damper.
• Each damper can adjust from soft to race-car stiff in as little as five milliseconds
• The Sport setting creates a firmer baseline for the dampers while they continue to adjust according to conditions. Likewise, the setting reduces overall power assist to the steering system for increased road feel, though the assist continues to increase at lower speeds.
• The IDS is always on whenever the ignition is engaged

The ZDX may be equipped with Acura’s new 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
• If the driver activates the turn signal in the direction where a vehicle has been detected in an alert zone area, the pillar light will begin to flash
• No sounds are emitted by the system, in order to avoid disturbing the driver or passengers
• The indicators only light up when the ZDX is traveling above 6 mph, so they stay off when parking, at stop lights, and in stop-and-go traffic

As with a conventional system, the available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system allows you to set a desired speed, but it also lets you set time intervals from the car ahead of you so you can enjoy cruise control even in light traffic conditions.

• While cruising, engage the ACC, and the system will prompt you to select a short, medium or long interval from the vehicle ahead
• ACC will maintain the set distance, modulating the throttle and applying moderate braking if necessary

To help reduce the likelihood of injury in a frontal impact, the Advance Package includes the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™).

• Powered by a radar transmitter mounted in the ZDX grille, a signal is constantly transmitted and the return signal is evaluated, determining the distance and closing speed to vehicles that lie directly ahead
• If a collision is possible, the system will send audio and visual alerts to warn the driver.
• If the driver does not take action to reduce speed, the CMBS will automatically tug at the driver’s seat belt and begin light braking
• When the system senses that a frontal collision is unavoidable, and even if no prior alerts have been given, the front seat belts tighten, and strong braking is automatically applied to help reduce the impact velocity and collision force
• The goal of the CMBS system is to alert the driver to apply the brakes. It is not alone expected to brake the vehicle sufficiently to avoid a collision