ACURA TLX 2022 Owners Manual

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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.
• Put the transmission into
(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. 374
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. 627
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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If 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 sh
own on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located at the engine compartment on the
left side. Push the tabs to open the box.■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type A
Tab
2.0 L engine models
3.0 L engine models
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
*1:2.0 L engine models
*2:3.0 L engine models
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
FUSE BOX MAIN60 A
PREMIUM AMP*(40 A)
BASE AMP*(30 A)
FET MODULE 130 A
ST MAGNET SW30 A
WIPER MOTOR30 A
−−
2
−(70 A)
FUSE BOX OPTION 130 A
−(40 A)
DR SEAT60 A
IG MAIN30 A
FET MODULE 230 A
3
−(40 A)
−*1
RFC 2*2(30 A)*1
30 A*2
ABS/VSA MOTER40 A
−(40 A)
−(40 A)
BLOWER MOTER40 A
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
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Circuit ProtectedAmps
4 FET MODULE 3 60 A
VST 1 (30 A)
VST 2 (30 A)
SUB FAN
*1
RFC 1*230 A
5R H/L LO10 A
6 IG COIL 15 A
7DBW*115 A*1
8 DR P/SEAT 2 30 A
9INJECTOR20 A*1
15 A*2
10 TCU 3 10 A
11L H/L LO10 A
12 TCU 2 10 A
13TCU15 A
14 MAIN RLY 15 A*1
20 A*2
15VBS/VBU10 A
16 BRAKE LT 5 A
17BACK UP10 A
18 WASHER 15 A
19−−
20 − −
21RR H/SEAT*1(20 A)*1
22 − −
23RFC RLY*210 A*2
24AVC*2 20 A*2
25−−
26 − −
27−−
28 − −
29−−
30 − −
31FUEL PUMP15 A
32 STARTER CUT 10 A
33VSA/ABS10 A
34 DR P/SEAT 1 30 A
35DR P/SEAT 330 A
36 FR DEICER*(15 A)
37STRLD7.5 A
38 − −
39MISS SOL 2*1
IG FI-ECU*210 A
40 IGPS (LAF)
*1
IGPS (PCS)*210 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:2.0 L engine models
*2:3.0 L engine models
41IGPS SUB*1
IGPS (ABV)*210 A
42 VBACT
*110 A*1
46ACC (VST)10 A
47 METER (VST) 10 A
48BACK UP (VST)10 A
49 IDAS (VST) 10 A
50BCM (VST)10 A
51 − −
52−−
53 − −
54−−
55 − −
56−−
57 − −
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located near the fuse box type A.
Push the tabs to open the box.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type B
Tab
2.0 L engine models
3.0 L engine models
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
*1:2.0 L engine models
*2:3.0 L engine models
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1MAIN FUSE150 A*1
250 A*2
2R/B ACG125 A*1
200 A*2
3EPS80 A
4 VSA 40 A
5ESB40 A
6− (30 A)*1
(60 A)*2
7FAN1*1
−*230 A*1
(60 A)*2
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Continued
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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
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
3R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
4ACC10 A
5−−
6SRS10 A
7−−
8R H/L HI10 A
9SMART10 A
10POWER DISTRIBUTION
MODULE10 A
11L SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
12DR DOOR LOCK(10 A)
13R SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
14A/C10 A
15DRL10 A
16CTR ACC SOCKET20 A
17HAZARD10 A
18L H/L HI10 A
19HORN15 A
20IMG10 A
21DR DOOR UNLOCK(10 A)
22−−
23−−
24−−
25−−
26−−
27−−
28−−
29FUSE BOX ENGINE COMPARTMENT20 A
30−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
31−−
32RADIO15 A
33−−
34−−
35ACG10 A
36METER10 A
37OPTION10 A
38MOONROOF20 A
39−−
40−−
41−−
42HEATED STEERING WHEEL*(10 A)
43−−
44−−
45TCU10 A
46SRS10 A
47−−
48SBW10 A
49DOOR LOCK20 A
50FRONT ACC SOCKET20 A
51REAR R P/W20 A
52RR L P/W20 A
53AS P/W20 A
54DRIVER P/W20 A
55−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the left side of cargo area.
Remove the cover by pushing on the tab.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
■Rear Fuse Box
Fuse BoxCover
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1PASSENGER P/SEAT 230 A
2BMS10 A
3ACTIVE EXHAUST VALVE*(15 A)
44WD*(10 A)
5PASSENGER P/SEAT 130 A
6PASSENGER P/SEAT 330 A
7ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM*(15 A)
8−−
9−−
10−−
11−−
12FUEL PUMP30 A
13−−
14REAR DEFROSTER40 A
154WD*(30 A)
16−−
17IG MAIN 230 A
18−−
19−−
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the trunk room near the +
terminal on the battery.
■Trunk Room Fuse Box
Positive Battery
Terminal Cover
Pull up on the trunk floor lid strap, and
remove the tool case.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 582
Pull up on the trunk floor lid strap, unscrew
the wing bolt, and remove the tool case.
Then, remove the compact spare tire and
battery cover.
2Checking the Battery P. 564
Remove the cover on the + terminal (as
shown).
Replacement of this fuse should be done by
a dealer.
Models without optional spare tire
Models with optional spare tire
All models
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
aBattery450 A
b−150 A
cJump Start Box200 A
d−80 A
eRear Box 170 A
fFuse Box 260 A
gRear Box 270 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
(LOCK). Turn headlight s 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.
5. Check the fuses on the battery in the trunk
room.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.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. 620
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover type A.
Combined Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
Blown Fuse
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Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed 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 dama ge the vehicle's drive system.
■Flatbed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flatbed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 485
NOTICE
Improper 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.
2WD models
AWD models
2WD models
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If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the trunk.
2. Pull the release cord towards you.
u The release cord unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
3. Open the fuel fill door.
2 How to Refuel P. 516
■What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Release Cord
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