engine ACURA RDX 2023 Owners Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 596
3.Start the engine and check the Engine Oil
Pressure Low warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Charging System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a prob lem with the charging system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop in a safe place and have yo ur vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
1 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously , the electronic brake
distribution system is not wo rking. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) blinks at the same
time when the Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 675
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
• If Do Not Drive displays on the mult i-information display,
immediately stop in a safe place and contact a dealer.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for abou t one minute, then stay on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the compact spare tire
* causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to first b link, and then stay on, change
the tire to a full-size tire. The indi cator goes off after driving for a few
miles (kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON and transmission in
( P, while you
adjust tire pressure up or down, the system alerts you
as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for three seconds with
five seconds intervals.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash tw ice every two seconds.
When a certain amount of time has passed since
activation, Tire Fill Assist wi ll be canceled until you set
the power mode to OFF.
You cannot use Tire Fill Assist if the engine was
started by the remote engine start, or if there is a
malfunction in the system.
If Tire Fill Assist does not work, use a tire pressure
gauge.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless
the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 443
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
2 Emergency Towing P. 685
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and check
to see if any applic able fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type A
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2− −
3IG1 VBSOL210 A
4 IG1 RR WIPER 10 A
5IG1 VSA10 A
6 HTR MTR 40 A
7DBW15 A
8TCU 15 A
9FI MAIN15 A
10 STARTER CUT 30 A
11INJ20 A
12 HAZARD 15 A
13TCU 210 A
14 TCU 3 10 A
15FET MODULE20 A
16 SUB FAN 30 A
17HORN15 A
18 BACK UP 10 A
19STOP7.5 A
20 FET MODULE 20 A
21VBU10 A
22 FRT DEICER*15 A
23IG COIL15 A
24 WASHER 15 A
25MAIN FAN30 A
26 STRLD 7.5 A
27IGPS10 A
28 − −
29R H/L LO10 A
30 L H/L LO 10 A
31VBACT10 A
32 IGPS (LAF) 10 A
33−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type B
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
−(50 A)
ABS/VSA MTR40 A
F/B MAIN 250 A
F/B MAIN60 A
ABS VSA FSR40 A
WIPER30 A
IDLE STOP30 A
IDLE STOP30 A
2−−
3−−
44WD*(30 A)
5IG MAIN 220 A
6 IG MAIN 30 A
7−−
8 DR P/SEAT 3 30 A
9EBB40 A
10 TRL SMALL*(7.5 A)
*1:Models without seat ventilator
*2:Models with seat ventilator
11PTG CLOSER MTR20 A
12 RR ACC SOCKET (20 A)
13DR P/SEAT 130 A
14 AS P/SEAT 2 30 A
15AS P/SEAT 130 A
16 RR DEF 40 A
17AMP30 A*1
40 A*2
18 SUNSHADE 20 A
19DR P/SEAT 230 A
20 AS P/SEAT 3 30 A
21SBW10 A
22 TRL HAZARD*(7.5 A)
23BMS10 A
24 PTG MTR 40 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located near the + terminal on the battery.
Remove the cover on the + terminal (as
shown).
Replacement of this fuse should be done by
a dealer.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type C
Positive Battery
Terminal Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
aMAIN150 A
b−70 A
cR/B 170 A
dR/B 270 A
eEPS70 A
fFET60 A
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. 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 remo ve 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 blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label. 2 Fuse Locations P. 678
Replace a fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the cover of the
engine compartment fuse box type A.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
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