ABS Acura RDX 2012 User Guide

Brake System Indicator
(Red)U.S. CanadaThe brake system indicator (red)
normally comes on when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and as a reminder to check
the parking brake. It will stay on if
you do not fully release the parking
brake.
If the brake system indicator (red)
comes on while driving, the brake
fluid level is probably low. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
feels normal. If it does, check the
brake fluid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page
429).
You will also see a‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 79). If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system's dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
You will also see a
‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 79). Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible (see
Emergency
Towing on page 475).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
Brake System Indicator
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The vehicle's fuses are contained in
three fuse boxes.
The interior fuse box is on the
driver's lower left side.
The primary under-hood fuse box is
in the engine compartment on the
driver's side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown.
The secondary under-hood fuse box
is next to the battery. To open it,
push the tabs as shown.
INTERIORFUSE
LABEL
UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB
UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY)
TAB
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Fuses
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INTERIOR FUSE BOXNo. Amps.Circuits Protected1 7.5 A Power Window/SH-AWD
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2 20 A Fuel Pump
3 15 A ACG
4 7.5 A ABS/VSA
5 15 A Heated Seat
6 20 A FR Fog Lights
7 7.5 A Driver's Power Seat Lumbar
Support
8 10 A RR Wiper
No. Amps. Circuits Protected9 7.5 A OPDS
10 7.5 A Meter
11 10 A SRS
12 10 A Right Headlight High
13 10 A Left Headlight High
14 7.5 A Small Lights (Interior)
15 15 A Small Lights (Exterior)
16 15 A Right Headlight Low
17 15 A Left Headlight Low
No. Amps. Circuits Protected18 20 A Headlight High Main
19 20 A Small Lights Main
20 7.5 A TPMS
21 30 A Headlight Low Main
22
－ Not Used
23 7.5 A Starter Diagnosis
24 20 A Moonroof
25 20 A Door Lock
26 20 A Driver's Power Window
27 － Not Used
28 15 A Accessory Socket (Console Compartment)
29 15 A Accessory Socket (Front)
30 20 A Passenger's Power Window
31 20 A Radio Amplifier
32 20 A Right Rear Power Window
33 20 A Left Rear Power Window
34 － Not Used
35 7.5 A Radio
36 10 A HAC
37 7.5 A Daytime Running Light
38 30 A FR Wiper
39 7.5 A STS
ᤳ : SH-AWD models only
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Fuse Locations
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARYSECONDARY
Primary Fuse BoxNo. Amps. Circuits Protected1 100 A Main Fuse
30 A SH-AWD
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2 80 A Option Main50 A Ignition Switch Main
3 40 A ABS/VSA Motor 20 A ABS/VSA Fail Safe
4 50 A Headlight Main 40 A Power Window Main
5 30 A Passenger's Power Seat Reclining
6 30 A Main Fan Motor
7 30 A Sub Fan Motor
8 30 A Rear Defogger
9 40 A Blower
10 15 A HazardSecondary Fuse Box
No. Amps. Circuits Protected1 7.5 A Electric Vacuum Pump
2 20 A Passenger's Power Seat
Reclining
No. Amps. Circuits Protected11 15 A LAF
12 15 A Stop & Horn
13 20 A Driver's Power Seat Reclining
14 20 A Driver's Power Seat Sliding
15 7.5 A IGPS Oil Level
16 20 A Passenger's Power Seat Sliding
17 15 A Electric Vacuum Pump
18 15 A IG Coil
19 15 A FI Main
20 7.5 A MG Clutch
21 15 A DBW
22 7.5 A Interior Light
23 10 A Back Up
ᤳ : On SH-AWD models only
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A
Accessories andModifications
..........................
362
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)
.................................
125
Accessory Power Sockets
..........
157
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models
only)
.......................................
332
Additives, Engine Oil
.................
421
Adjusting the Sound
............
177, 224
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....
122
Advanced Airbags
........................
28
Airbag (SRS)
..........................
10, 24
Air Conditioning System
............
164
Usage
......................................
165
Air Pressure, Tires
..............
444, 445
Alcohol in Gasoline
....................
352
Antifreeze
...................................
424
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator
............................
66, 388
Operation
................................
388
Anti-theft, Audio System
.............
291
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock
.......................................
125 Armrests
....................................
138
Audio Antenna
...........................
439
Audio System
......................
172, 216
Automatic Lighting Off
Feature
...................................
118
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners...
22
Automatic Speed Control
...........
300
Automatic Transmission
............
376
Capacity, Fluid
........................
480
Checking Fluid Level
..............
427
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
................................
380
Shifting
...................................
376
Shift Lever Position Indicators
............................
376
Shift Lever Positions
...............
377
Shift Lock Release
...................
379
Auxiliary Input Jack
...................
291
B
Battery Charging System
Indicator
........................
65, 465
Jump Starting
..........................
461 Maintenance
...........................
450
Specifications
..........................
481
Before Driving
...........................
351
Belts, Seat
................................
9, 20
Beverage Holders
......................
156
Bluetooth
®Audio
................
212, 280
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®......
306
Booster Seats
...............................
54
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...........
388
Break-in, New Linings
.............
352
Bulb Replacement
...................
434
Fluid
.......................................
429
Parking
...................................
150
System Design
........................
387
System Indicator (Amber)
.......
468
System Indicator (Red)
...........
467
Wear Indicators
.......................
387
Braking System
..........................
387
Break-in, New Vehicle
................
352
Brightness Control,
Instruments
............................
120
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Automatic Lighting Off
............
118
Automatic Lighting On
............
117
Daytime Running Lights
.........
119
High Beam Indicator
................
69
High Beams, Turning on
.........
116
Lights On Indicator
..................
70
Low Beams, Turning on
..........
116
Reminder Chime
.....................
116
Turning on
..............................
116
Head Restraints
..........................
135
Heated Mirrors
..........................
147
Heaters, Seats
............................
141
Heating and Cooling
..................
164
High Altitude, Starting at
............
374
High-Low Beam Switch
..............
117
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
............................
303
Hood, Opening and Closing the
..........................................
356
Horn
......................................
4, 113
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
...................................
478 Ignition
Keys
........................................
122
Switch
.....................................
125
Timing Control System
...........
488
Immobilizer System
...................
124
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
................
44
Important Safety Precautions
.........
6
Indicators, Instrument Panel
........
63
ABS (Anti-lock Brake)
.......
66, 388
A/T Temp
................................
65
Brake (Amber)
..................
67, 468
Brake (Red)
......................
67, 467
Charging System
..............
65, 465
Cruise Control
..........................
69
Cruise Main
.............................
69
Fog Lights
................................
70
High Beam
...............................
69
Key (Immobilizer System)
.......
66
Lights On
.................................
70
Low Fuel
..................................
68
Low Oil Pressure
..............
65, 465
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS
............................
71, 390
Maintenance Minder
TM
...........
411 Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
.............................
65, 466
Passenger Airbag Off
...............
33
Seat Belt Reminder
.............
20, 64
Security System
.......................
70
SH-AWD
®.................................
70
Side Airbag Off
....................
32, 66
SRS
.....................................
32, 65
System Message
......................
72
TPMS/Tire Pressure Monitor
.........................
71, 390
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning
...............................
69
VSA OFF
..................................
69
VSA System
.............................
68
Individual Map Lights
................
152
Infant Restraint
............................
41
Infant Seats
..................................
41
Tether Anchorage Points
.........
51
Inflation, Proper Tire
..................
444
Recommended Pressures
.......
445
Inside Mirror
.............................
146
Inspection, Tire
..........................
445
Installing a Child Seat
..................
45
Instrument Panel
..........................
63
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