fuse Acura MDX 2015 User Guide

476
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
2
Rear Passenger’s Side Door
Lock
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Side Door Lock
7.5 A
4
Passenger’s Door Unlock
10 A
5
Rear Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
HAC OP
10 A
9
ETS TELE
20 A
10 IG1 RR Box 15 A
11
IG1 Meter
7.5 A
12 IG1 FR Box 20 A
13
ACC
7.5 A
14 − −
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16 Moonroof 20 A
17
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
18 SMART 10 A
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 AS Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25
STRLD
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A27
IG2 DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver Power Lumbar
7.5 A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5 A
31
ETS TILT
20 A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20 A
33
−
−
34
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps

477
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.■
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
BoxCoverFuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Right e-pretensioner
*
(30 A)
2
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
3
ACM
20 A
4
Front DEF
*
(15 A)
5
AVS/Seat Heaters
20 A
6
Front Passenger’s Power Window
20 A
7
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
8
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Passenger’s Lumbar
*
(7.5 A)
10
−
−
11
HSW
*
(10 A)
12
−
−
13
−
−
14
Rear Accessory Power Socket
20 A
15
Front Accessory Power Socket
20 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
Premium AMP
30 A
19
SRS1
10 A
20
Passenger’s ECU
7.5 A
21
SVTM4
7.5 A
22
−
−
23
−
−
24
IG1 OPDS
7.5 A
25
Illumination
7.5 A
26
Left e-pretensioner
*
(30 A)
27
Center Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
28
AC Inverter
(30 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

478
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the left side of cargo area.
Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.■
Rear Fuse BoxFuse LabelFuse Box
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Power Tailgate Closer
20 A
2
Trailer Small Light
*
(20 A)
3
−
−
4
Fuel Lid
7.5 A
5
Seat Slide
20 A
6
−
−
7
Rear H/Seat
*
(20 A)
8
−
−
9
Trailer Charge
*
(20 A)
10
Trailer Back Light
*
(7.5 A)
11
Trailer Hazard
*
(7.5 A)
12
Rear Wiper
10 A
13
ECU RR
7.5 A
14
−
−
15
−
−
16
−
−
17
Trailer E-Brake
*
(20 A)
18
Power Tailgate Motor
40 A
* Not available on all models

479
uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 474 to P. 478.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown FuseFuse Puller

498Index
Fuel...................................................... 18, 387
Economy ................................................. 389
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Range ...................................................... 101
Recommendation .................................... 387
Refueling ................................................. 387
Fuel Economy ............................................ 389
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 18, 388
Message .................................................. 471
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 18, 388
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 481
Fuses .......................................................... 474
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 479
Locations ......................... 474, 476, 477, 478GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 389
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Information ............................................. 387
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 387
Gauges ......................................................... 97
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 331
Glass (care) ................................................ 439
Glove Box .................................................. 174
HHandling the Unexpected ........................ 441
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 269
Auto Answer ........................................... 283
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 285
Automatic Transferring............................ 283
Displaying Messages................................ 298
Editing User Name................................... 282
HFL Buttons............................................. 269
HFL Menus .............................................. 271
HFL Status Display ................................... 270
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 270
Making a Call .......................................... 289
Options During a Call .............................. 295
Phone Setup............................................ 275
Receiving a Call ....................................... 294
Receiving a Text Message/e-mail.............. 296
Ring Tone................................................ 284
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 297
Speed Dial ............................................... 286
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 281
To Set Up a Text/e-mail message Options ................................................. 280
Use Contact Photo .................................. 284
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI Jack ..................................................... 7
Head Restraints ........................ 164, 165, 166
Headlight Washers ................................... 152
Headlights ................................................. 145
Aiming .................................................... 411 Automatic Operation .............................. 146
Dimming......................................... 145, 148
Operating ............................................... 145
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 154
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 181
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 154
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 181
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 182, 183
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 269
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 328
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 267
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 486
Engine and Transmission ......................... 486
Vehicle Identification............................... 486
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 335
IDS Button ................................................ 335
Illumination Control ................................ 153
Button .................................................... 153
Immobilizer System .................................. 135
Indicator ................................................... 77
Indicators .................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 82, 339
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 74
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 83, 366
Brake System ............................................ 70
Charging System............................... 71, 470

501Index
Rear Climate Control System................... 193
From the Front Panel............................... 193
From the Rear Panel ................................ 196
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Seats ................................................. 168
Second Row Seat ............................ 168, 169
Third Row Seat ....................................... 170
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 158
Refueling .................................................. 387
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 97
Gasoline ......................................... 387, 484
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Regulations .............................. 369, 424, 487
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 326
Checking Door Lock Status ..................... 122
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Replacement
Battery ............................ 431, 432, 433, 434
Bulbs ...................................................... 411
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 417
Fuses .............................. 474, 476, 477, 478
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 419
Tires........................................................ 427
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 488
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100SSafe Driving................................................ 25 Safety Check
............................................... 30
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 31
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 35
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 33
Checking ................................................... 38
Detachable Anchor .................................... 36
e-pretensioners .......................................... 33
Fastening ................................................... 34
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder................................................... 32
Warning Indicator ................................ 32, 73
Seat Heaters ...................................... 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 182
Seats .......................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 161
Front Seats .............................................. 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 168
Seat Heaters .................................... 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 182
Second Row Seat ............................. 168, 169
Third Row Seat ........................................ 170
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 183
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 169
Security System ......................................... 135
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 78 Select Lever
......................................... 17, 331
Operation.......................................... 17, 332
Releasing................................................. 467
Won’t Move ............................................ 467
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 58
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 333
Setting the Clock ...................................... 114
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 367
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 102
Shift Lever ........................................... 17, 331
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 72, 332
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 331
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 35
Side Airbags ................................................ 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 222
Snow Tires ................................................. 429
Spare Tire .......................................... 443, 485
Spark Plugs ............................................... 484
Specifications ............................................ 484
Specified Fuel ................................... 387, 484
Speedometer .............................................. 97
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 76, 472
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 324
Does Not Start......................................... 462
Jump Starting .......................................... 465
Remote Engine Start................................ 326

502Index
Steering Wheel......................................... 157
Adjusting ................................................. 157
Heater ..................................................... 181
Stopping .................................................... 381
Summer Tires ............................................ 429
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 181
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® )............................................... 367
Indicator .................................................... 79
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 141
Synchronized Mode .................................. 189
System Message Indicator .......................... 78
TTachometer................................................. 97
Tailgate ..................................................... 128
Unable to Open ....................................... 482
Temperature
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Outside Temperature Display ................... 100
Temperature Gauge ................................... 97
Temperature Sensor ......................... 100, 197
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 451
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) ............... 170
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 168
Tie-down Anchors ..................................... 180
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 367
Indicator............................................ 76, 473
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 450
Tires ........................................................... 421
Air Pressure ..................................... 422, 485
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 421
Inspection ............................................... 421
Labeling .................................................. 422
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 443, 450
Regulations ............................................. 424
Rotation .................................................. 428
Spare Tire ........................................ 443, 485
Summer .................................................. 429
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 451
Tire Chains .............................................. 429
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 450
Wear Indicators ....................................... 426
Winter..................................................... 429
Tools .......................................................... 442
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 311
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 315
Load Limits .............................................. 311
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 321
Emergency .............................................. 480
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 367
Indicator............................................ 76, 473
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 319
Transmission ............................................. 331
Automatic ............................................... 331 Fluid ....................................................... 409
Number .................................................. 486
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 333
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 332
TRIP Button ................................................ 99
Trip Meter ................................................ 100
Troubleshooting ...................................... 441
Blown Fuse ..................... 474, 476, 477, 478
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 22
Emergency Towing ................................. 480
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 462
Noise When Braking ................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 468
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 443, 450
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 22, 126
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 467
Warning Indicators.................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 144
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 76
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 102
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............ 115
UUnder-floor Storage Area....................... 176
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 117
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 124
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 248
USB Port .................................................... 201