Acura RDX 2007 Owner's Manual

The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.The primary under-hood f use box is
in the engine compartment on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown.
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. The secondary under-hood f use box
is next to the battery. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.
Fuses
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INTERIOR
FUSE
LABEL TAB
UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)
UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY)
TAB
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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops wo rking, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the side window
atthewireinside.Removethe
screws with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
3.
1.
2. 401 402
(Under-hood f use boxes)
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
398
FUSE BLOWN BLOWN
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Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box.If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. The spare f uses
are provided back of the under-
hood f use cover.
4.
5.
CONT INUED
Fuses
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399
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
ci rcuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualified technician.
If the audio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
next time you turn on the audio you
will see ‘‘ ’’ on the display.
Use the preset bars or buttons
(dep ending on models) to enter the
fi ve-digit code (see page ).
Wh en the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock (see page ). If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
6.
239198
On RDX model On RDX with Technology Package
mode l
Fuses
400
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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Circuits Protected
No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
SH-AWD
Fuel Pump
ACG
ABS/VSA
Heated Seat
FR Fog Lights
Driver’s Power Seat Lumber
Support
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7.5 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
7.5 A 8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A RR Wiper
OPDS
Meter
SRS
Right Headlight High
Left Headlight High
Small Lights (Interior)
Small Lights (Exterior) 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
3815 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A Right Headlight Low
Left Headlight Low
Headlight High Main
Small Lights Main
TPMS
Headlight Low Main
Not Used
Not Used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Accessory Socket (Console
Compartment)
BACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Radio Amplifier
Right Rear Power Window
Left Rear Power Window
Not Used
Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
FR Wiper
Fuse Locations
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401
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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No.
No.
No. Amps. Amps.
Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
1 7.5 A 100 A
30 A
80 A
50 A
20 A
40 A
50 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
15 A 15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 10 A
Electric Vacuum Pump Main Fuse
SH-AWD
Option Main
Ignition Switch Main
ABS/VSA Fail Safe
ABS/VSA Motor
Headlight Main
Power Window Main
Not Used
Main Fan Motor
Sub Fan Motor
Rear Defogger
Blower
Hazard LAF
Stop & Horn
Power Seat (Recline)
Power Seat (Slide)
IGPS Oil Level
Not Used
Electric Vacuum Pump
IG Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
Fuse Locations
402
Primary Fuse Box
Secondary Fuse Box
PRIMARY
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES
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The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
Emergency Towing
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403
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .406
................................
Specif ications .408
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .410
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .410
.................................
Treadwear .410
......................................
Traction .410
.............................
Temperature .411
.................................
Tire Labeling .412
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)-Required Federal ............................
Explanation .413.......................
Emissions Controls .415
.....................
The Clean Air Act .415
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .415
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .415
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .415
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .416
....................
PGM-FI System .416
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .416
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .416
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Replacement Parts .416
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .417
..............
State Emissions Testing .418
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
405
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
406
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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