INTERIOR FUSE BOXNo. Amps.Circuits Protected1 7.5 A Power Window/SH-AWD
ꭧ
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
ꭧ : SH-AWD models only
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Fuse Locations
473
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES PRIMARYSECONDARY
Primary Fuse BoxNo. Amps. Circuits Protected1 100 A Main Fuse
30 A SH-AWD
ꭧ
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
ꭧ : On SH-AWD models only
Fuse Locations47410/06/08 17:42:32 11 ACURA RDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STK640 enu
LightsHeadlights High12 V-60 W (HB3)
Low
ꭧ
12 V -35 W (D2S)
Front turn signal/parking lights 12 V -24/2.2 CP (Amber)
Front fog lights 12 V -55 W (H11)
Front side marker lights 12 V -3CP
Rear turn signal lights 12 V -21 W
Brake/Taillights (in fenders) 12 V -21/5 W
Taillights (in tailgate) 12 V -3CP
Back-up lights 12 V -21 W
Rear side marker lights 12 V -2CP
License plate lights 12 V -3CP
High-mount brake light 12 V -16 W
Front ceiling lights/Spotlights 12 V -4CP
Rear ceiling light 12 V -8W
Glove box light 14 V -1.4 W
Console compartment light 14 V -1.4 W
Vanity mirror lights 12 V -2W
Door courtesy lights 12 V -2CP
Cargo area light 12 V -5W
ꭧ : The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Air ConditioningRefrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 15.9-17.6 oz (450 -500 g)
Lubricant type SP-10BatteryCapacity12 V-52 AH/5 HR
12 V -65 AH/20 HRFusesInterior See page 473 or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
Under-hood See page 474 or the fuse box
covers.AlignmentToe-in Front 0.0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0.10 in (2.5 mm)
Camber Front 0 ° 10’
Rear -1°
Caster Front 2 ° 57’TiresSize Front/Rear P235/55R18 99V
Spare T165/80D17 104M
Pressure Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Specifications
481
Technical Information
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Customized Settings
....................
82
D
DANGER, Explanation of
.............
iii
Dashboard
...............................
3, 62
Daytime Running Lights
............
119
Dead Battery
..............................
461
Defects, Reporting Safety
...........
496
Defogger, Rear Window
.............
121
Defrosting the Windows
............
167
Dimensions
................................
480
Dimming the Headlights
............
116
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission
.........
427
Engine Oil
...............................
356
Directional Signals
...............
69, 116
Disc Brake Wear Indicators.......
387
Disc Care
...................................
257
Disc Changer
......................
185, 239
Disc Changer Error Messages
........................
195, 255
Disc Player
..........................
185, 239
Disposal of Used Oil
...................
423 Doors
Childproof Door Locks
............
127
Locking and Unlocking
...........
126
Power Door Locks
..................
126
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
................................
482
Driver and Passenger Safety
..........
5
Driving
.......................................
371
Economy
.................................
358
Driving Guidelines
.....................
372
Driving Position Memory System
...................................
148
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
...................................
380
Dust and Pollen Filter
................
439
E
Economy, Fuel
...........................
358
Emergencies on the Road
..........
453
Battery, Jump Starting
.............
461
Brake System Indicator
...
467, 468
Changing a Flat Tire
...............
455
Charging System Indicator
........................
65, 465 Checking the Fuses
................
470
Driving with a Flat Tire
...........
454
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......
121
Jump Starting
..........................
461
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
........................
65, 465
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 466
Overheated Engine
.................
463
Towing
....................................
475
Emergency Brake
......................
150
Emergency Flashers
..................
121
Emergency Towing
....................
475
Emissions Controls
....................
487
Emissions Testing
......................
490
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Index
III
INDEX
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EngineAdding Engine Coolant
...........
424
If it Won't Start
........................
459
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
.............................
65, 466
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
411
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
65, 465
Overheating
............................
463
Specifications
..........................
480
Speed Limiter
..........................
378
Starting
...................................
374
Engine Coolant
..........................
424
Engine Number
.........................
479
Ethanol in Gasoline
....................
352
Evaporative Emissions Controls
..................................
487
Exhaust Emissions Controls
......
488
Exhaust Fumes
............................
57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
....................................
18
F
Fan, Interior
...............................
166
Features
.....................................
163 Filters
Dust and Pollen
.......................
439
Oil
...........................................
422
Flashers, Hazard Warning
.........
121
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
455
Floor Mats
.................................
438
Fluids Automatic Transmission
.........
427
Brake
......................................
429
Location
..................................
419
Power Steering
........................
430
Windshield Washer
.................
426
FM/AM Radio Reception
...........
287
Fog Lights
..................................
119
Folding the Rear Seats Down
.....
138
Four-way Flashers
......................
121
Front Airbags
.........................
10, 26
Front Door Pockets
....................
155
Front Seat Heaters
...................................
141
Front Seat Power
Adjustments
...........................
134
Fuel
............................................
352
Economy
.................................
358
Fill Door and Cap
....................
353
Gauge
......................................
73 Low Fuel Indicator
...................
68
Octane Requirement
...............
352
Reserve Indicator
.....................
68
Tank, Filling the
......................
353
Tighten Fuel Cap
....................
354
Fuel Economy
............................
358
Fuses, Checking the
..................
470
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
.............
359
Gasoline
.....................................
352
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
68
Octane Requirement
...............
352
Tank, Refueling
.......................
353
Gas Station Procedures
..............
353
Gauges Fuel
..........................................
73
Speedometer
............................
73
Tachometer
..............................
73
Turbo Boost Meter
..................
73
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic
Transmission
...............
376, 377
Glove Box
..................................
155
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Protecting Children
......................
36
General Guidelines
..................
36
Protecting Infants
.....................
41
Protecting Larger Children
......
53
Protecting Small Children
........
42
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
51
Using LATCH
..........................
46
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
463
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
172
Radio Theft Protection
...............
292
Readiness Codes
........................
490
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
...........................
433
Rear Seat Folding Down
.............
138
Rearview Mirror
.........................
146
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
......................
348
Rear Window Defogger
..............
121
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
...................................
115 Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
..................................
133
Reclining the Seat Backs
............
134
Refueling
....................................
353
Reminder Indicators
.....................
64
Remote Audio Controls
..............
289
Remote Transmitter
...................
130
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
439
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
422
Fuses
......................................
469
Light Bulbs
.............................
431
Schedule
.................................
418
Spark Plugs
.............................
480
Tires
.......................................
447
Wiper Blades
..........................
440
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash
........................................
23
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)
.......................................
496
Required Engine Oil
..................
420
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant
............................
357, 424
Restraint, Child
............................
36
Reverse Gear Position
................
377
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
...........
147 Rotation, Tire
.............................
447
S
Safety Belts
..............................
9, 20
Safety Defects, Reporting (U.S. only)
.......................................
496
Safety Features
..............................
8
Airbags
...............................
10, 24
Door Locks
..............................
12
Head Restraints
........................
15
Seat Belts
........................
9, 15, 20
Seats & Seat-Backs
..............
13, 14
Safety Labels, Location of
.............
58
Safety Messages
..........................
iii
Seat Belts
.................................
9, 20
Additional Information
.............
20
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
18
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
...........................
22
Cleaning
..................................
438
Lap/Shoulder Belt
..............
15, 21
Maintenance
............................
23
Reminder Indicator and Beeper
.............................
20, 64
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