Acura MDX 2015 Owner's Manual

470Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
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 about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.2 Oil Check P. 403
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

471
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on if there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• 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.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check if the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
the gasoline vapor. If this happens, follow the procedures described earlier to check
the fuel fill cap.■
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksNOTICEIf you drive with the malfunction 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.

472
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■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
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.■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.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada

473
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
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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 or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.■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 blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or BlinksNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
* Not available on all models

474Handling 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.
There are two fuse boxes in the engine
compartment.
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.■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
−
−
3
ACG FR
15 A
4 IG1 Washer 15 A
5
IG1 VBSOL
7.5 A
6IG1 ECU FR 7.5A
7
−
−
8FI SUB 15A
9
DBW
15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11
IG Coil
15 A
12 DRL R 10 A
13
DRL L
10 A
14 INJ 20 A
15
Radio
20 A
16 Back Up 10 A17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 Front Fog
*
(20 A)
19
−
−
20 Right Headlight High Beam 7.5 A
21
−
−
22 Small 10 A
23
−
−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 7.5 A
25
−
−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
27
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
28 IGPS Oil LVL 7.5 A
29
Cooling Fan
30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31
WIP Main
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Main Fuse
150 A
2
VSA MTR
40 A
VSA FSR 20 A
Stop/Horn/Hazard 30 A Rear Blower/BMS 30 A FI Main 40 A
Rear F/B 2 60 A AS F/B 2 60 A EPS 60 A
3
H/L Washer
*
30 A
IG1B Main
30 A
R/B Main
60 A
DR F/B 1
50 A
AS F/B 1
50 A
Rear F/B 1
60 A
IG1A Main
30 A
DR F/B 2
50 A
4S VTM 4 3 0A5
Front Blower
40 A
6Rear Def 40A
7
IG1 Main ST
40 A
8 Stop & Horn 20 A
9
Hazard
15 A
10 BMS 7.5 A
11
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side 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 Box
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
2
Rear Passenger’s Side Door
Lock
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Side Door Lock
7.5 A
4
Passenger’s Door Unlock
10 A
5
Rear Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
HAC OP
10 A
9
ETS TELE
20 A
10 IG1 RR Box 15 A
11
IG1 Meter
7.5 A
12 IG1 FR Box 20 A
13
ACC
7.5 A
14 − −
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16 Moonroof 20 A
17
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
18 SMART 10 A
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 AS Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25
STRLD
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A27
IG2 DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver Power Lumbar
7.5 A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5 A
31
ETS TILT
20 A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20 A
33
−
−
34
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.■
Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
BoxCoverFuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Right e-pretensioner
*
(30 A)
2
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
3
ACM
20 A
4
Front DEF
*
(15 A)
5
AVS/Seat Heaters
20 A
6
Front Passenger’s Power Window
20 A
7
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
8
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Passenger’s Lumbar
*
(7.5 A)
10
−
−
11
HSW
*
(10 A)
12
−
−
13
−
−
14
Rear Accessory Power Socket
20 A
15
Front Accessory Power Socket
20 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
Premium AMP
30 A
19
SRS1
10 A
20
Passenger’s ECU
7.5 A
21
SVTM4
7.5 A
22
−
−
23
−
−
24
IG1 OPDS
7.5 A
25
Illumination
7.5 A
26
Left e-pretensioner
*
(30 A)
27
Center Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
28
AC Inverter
(30 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located on the left side of cargo area.
Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.■
Rear Fuse BoxFuse LabelFuse Box
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Power Tailgate Closer
20 A
2
Trailer Small Light
*
(20 A)
3
−
−
4
Fuel Lid
7.5 A
5
Seat Slide
20 A
6
−
−
7
Rear H/Seat
*
(20 A)
8
−
−
9
Trailer Charge
*
(20 A)
10
Trailer Back Light
*
(7.5 A)
11
Trailer Hazard
*
(7.5 A)
12
Rear Wiper
10 A
13
ECU RR
7.5 A
14
−
−
15
−
−
16
−
−
17
Trailer E-Brake
*
(20 A)
18
Power Tailgate Motor
40 A
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
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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. 474 to P. 478.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown FuseFuse Puller