Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Manual

510Handling the Unexpected
FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable 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 brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.■
Type A Engine Compartment
Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
EPS
70 A
Sub Fuse Box
*3
60 A
ABS/VSA Motor
40 A
ABS/VSA FSR
20 A
Main Fan
*2, *3
30 A
Main Fuse
125 A
2
IG Main
30 A
F/B Main
60 A
F/B Main 2
60 A
Headlight Main
30 A
IG Main 2
30 A
Starter Cut 1
40 A
Injector
*2, *3
20 A
Sub Fan
*1
Rear Defroster
40 A
Main Fan
*1
30 A
Sub Fan
*2, *3
Wiper
30 A
Heater Motor
40 A
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3:6-cylinder models with AWD3
Headlight Washer
*2, *3
(30 A)
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
Right Electric Parking Brake
30 A
SH-AWD
*3
20 A
4− −
5
−
−
6− −
7
−
−
8STRLD
*1, *2
7.5 A
9
Interior Lights
*1, *2
5 A
10 Headlight Low/High Main 20 A
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12 Front Fog Lights
*
(7.5 A)
13
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15
IGP2
15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17
Stop
*1, *2
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3:6-cylinder models with AWD
Circuit Protected
Amps
18 Horn 10 A
19
Audio
*1, *2
20 A
Interior Right
*3
5 A
20 ACM
*2
20 A
Injector
*1
21
FI Main
15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23
TCU/SBW
*2, *3
10 A
24 Premium AMP 30 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26 Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding 20 A
27
Small
*1, *2
15 A
28 BMS 7.5 A
29
Back Up
10 A
Located near the washer fluid cap. Push the
tabs to open the box.■
Type B Engine Compartment
Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Left Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
2
Right Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
3
Right Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
4 Left Headlight High Beam 7.5 A

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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■
Type A Driver’s Side Interior
Fuse Box
Fuse LabelFuse Box
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
A/C
7.5 A
2
DRL
7.5 A
3
ST Motor
*
(7.5 A)
4
−
−
5
Meter
*1
7.5 A
Auto Dimming Mirror
*2
6
SRS
(7.5 A)
7
Option
7.5 A
8
MISS SOL
(15 A)
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
ABS/VSA
*1
(7.5 A)
Smart
*2
11
Spare Fuse
30 A
12
Wiper
7.5 A
13
ACG
15 A
14
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
20 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
16
Moonroof
20 A
17
AVS/Seat Heaters
20 A
18
−
−
19
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
10 A
20
Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock
10 A
21
Driver’s Side Door Lock
(10 A)
22
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
23
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
(10 A)
24
SRS
10 A
25
Instrument Panel Lights
7.5 A
26
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
*1:2WD models
*2:AWD models27
Parking Lights
7.5 A
28
Lumbar Support
10 A
29
Right DRL
7.5 A
30
Washer
20 A
31
SMART
10 A
32
Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
33
Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
34
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
35
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
36
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
37
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
38
−
−
39
Left DRL
7.5 A
40
Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)
20 A
41
Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock
10 A
42
Door Lock
20 A
Rear Seat Heater
*
(15 A)
Heated Steering Wheel
*
(10 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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*1:2WD models
*2:AWD models
Circuit Protected
Amps
A
−
−
B− −
C
Meter
*2
7.5 A
DBack Up
*2
10 A
E
Stop
*2
7.5 A
F Parking Lights
*2
15 A
G
Audio ACC
*2
7.5 A
Rear Seat Heater
*, *1, *2
(15 A)
A
ABS/VSA
*2
7.5 A
BMICU
*2
7.5 A
C
−
−
D− −
E
STRLD
*2
7.5 A
FAudio
*2
20 A
G
ACM
*2
7.5 A
Heated Steering Wheel
*, *1, *2
(10 A)
Located inside the driver’s side outer panel.
When you remove the outer panel, use the
following procedure.
1. Grasp the bottom edge of the outer
panel.
2. Pull the panel towards you, then remove
it.
Fuse locations are shown on the outer
panel.■
Type B Driver’s Side Interior
Fuse Box
Outer Panel
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
*1:AWD models
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
P-AWS L
(40 A)
2
e-pretensioner Right
*
(20 A)
3
e-pretensioner Left
*
(20 A)
4
ACC Radar
*
(10 A)
5
Idle Stop
*1
(30 A)
6
P-AWS R
(40 A)
7
FR DE-ICE
*
(15 A)
8
Idle Stop
*1
(30 A)
* Not available on all models

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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. 510 to 513.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the brake fluid reservoir.
Combined Fuse
Blown
FuseFuse Puller

515Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will damage the vehicle’s drive system.
1 Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

516Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill DoorIf you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
1When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever

517Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the TrunkIf you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.1.Remove the cover.
2. Insert the key into the cylinder and turn the
key clockwise.
1When You Cannot Open the Trunk
What to do-following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Push
Key

518Handling the Unexpected
RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel ContainerIf you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2 Types of Tools P. 476
4.Remove the funnel from the case.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel ContainerNOTICEDo not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel Case

519
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications .................................... 520
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number ......................................... 524
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 525
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 526Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 527
Warranty Coverages ........................ 529
Authorized Manuals ......................... 531
Client Service Information ............... 532