2012 Acura ZDX fuse

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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the ig nition switch to LOCK 0*1 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Located on the passenger’s side. Push the tabs
to open the box.
Located next to the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Primary Engine Compartment Fuse Box1 Primary Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in questi on by the fuse number and
box cover number.
■Secondary Engine Compartment Fuse Box1 Secondary Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in questi on by the fuse number and
box cover number.

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located under the dashboard.
Located on the lower side panel. Take off the
cover to open.
■Driver Side Interior Fuse Box1Driver Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse locations are shown on the label under the
steering column.
Locate the fuse in questi on by the fuse number and
box cover number.
■Passenger Side Interior Fuse Box1 Passenger Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in questi on by the fuse number and
box cover number.

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uuFuses uCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
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Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
The current rating in brackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.■Primary Engine Compartment
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1Battery120 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box STD40 A
2−−
−−
Headlight Washer*30 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box Option40 A
Right e-pretensioner*30 A
Left e-pretensioner*30 A
3IG Main50 A
Sub Fan Motor40 A
−−
Driver’s Fuse Box STD60 A
Main Fan Motor40 A
Driver’s Light Main30 A
Wiper Motor30 A
−−
4Heater Motor40 A
5Passenger’s Light Main30 A
6−−
7−−
8Rear Defroster40 A
9Trailer Turn/Stop Lights7.5 A
10Stop & Horn15 A
11Trailer Small Lights7.5 A
12ADS*30 A
13IG Coil15 A
14FI Sub15 A
15Back Up10 A
16Interior Light7.5 A
17FI Main15 A
18DBW15 A
19Woofer15 A
20MG Clutch7.5 A
21Radiator Fan Timer7.5 A
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
* Not available on all models

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■Secondary Engine
Compartment
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1VSA Motor40 A
2VSA FSR20 A
3−−
4−−
5SH-AWD30 A
6Power Tailgate Motor40 A
7Tilt Steering Wheel20 A
8Telescopic Steering Wheel20 A
9Hazard15 A
10Headlight Hi/Lo Solenoid7.5 A
11Power Management System7.5 A
12Smart Accessory*7.5 A
13Rear Seat Heaters20 A
14Sunshade20 A
15Power Tailgate Closer20 A
16−−
17−−
18−−
19−−
20−−
21−−
22−−
■Driver Side Interior
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation/Blind Spot Information
*
7.5 A
2SH-AWD/Headlight
Adjuster7.5 A
3Washer20 A
4Wiper7.5 A
5OPDS7.5 A
6VSA7.5 A
7−−
8STRLD7.5 A
9Fuel Pump20 A
10VB Solenoid10 A
11SRS10 A
12Meter7.5 A
13ACG15 A
14−−
15Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
16Climate Control System7.5 A
17Accessory Key Lock*7.5 A
18Accessory7.5 A
19Left Power Seat Slide20 A
20Panoramic Glass Roof20 A
21Left Power Seat Reclining20 A
22Rear Left Power Window20 A
23Accessory Power Socket (Console Box)15 A
24Left Front Power Window20 A
25Left Door Lock15 A
26Left Front Fog Light10 A
27Left Small Light (Exterior)10 A
28Left Daytime Running Light10 A
29TPMS7.5 A
30Left Headlight15 A
31−−
32STS*7.5 A
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
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■Passenger Side Interior
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1Right Daytime Running
Light10 A
2Right Small Light (Exterior)10 A
3Right Front Fog Light10 A
4Right Headlight15 A
5−−
6Right Small Light (Interior)7.5 A
7−−
8Right Power Seat Reclining20 A
9Right Power Seat Slide20 A
10Right Door Lock10 A
11Right Rear Power Window20 A
12SMART*10 A
13Right Front Power Window20 A
14−−
15Audio Amp20 A
16Accessory Power Socket (Center Console)15 A
17−−
18Power Lumbar7.5 A
19Seat Heaters20 A
20−−
21−−
22−−
* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0*1. 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 burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller an d replace it with a
new one.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICEReplacing 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.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified ampe rage on the fuse label.
2 Fuse Locations P. 338
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box.
Blown Fuse
Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller

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Index
Lockout Prevention System..................... 107
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 303
Driving ...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 227
Braking ................................................... 253
Cruise Control ........................................ 232
Shifting Gear .......................................... 228
Starting the Engine ................................. 223
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 312
E
ECPS (Electric Contro lled Power Steering
System) .............................................. 73, 336
Elapsed Time .............................................. 92
Electric Controlled Po wer Steering System
(ECPS)
Indicator ........................................... 73, 336
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 243
Emergency ................................................ 344
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 354
Engine ....................................................... 351
Coolant .................................................. 285
Jump Starting ......................................... 329
Oil .......................................................... 280
Starting................................................... 223
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 127
Engine Coolant ........................................ 285
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 286
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 285 Overheating ............................................ 332
Temperature Gauge .................................. 87
Engine Oil ................................................. 280
Adding .................................................... 282
Checking ................................................. 281
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 273
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 334
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 280
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 315
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 142F
Features..................................................... 167
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 312
Oil ........................................................... 283
Flat Tire ..................................................... 319
Floor Mats ................................................. 314
Fluids
Automatic Transmission.... ....................... 287
Brake....................................................... 288
Engine Coolant........................................ 285
Windshield Washer.................................. 290
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 149
Foot Brake ................................................. 254
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 38
Front Seat Heaters
and Seat Ventilation .............................. 161 Front Seats
................................................ 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 263
Economy ................................................. 266
Gauge ....................................................... 87
Instant Fuel Economy ....... ......................... 92
Low Fuel Indicator .......... ........................... 71
Range ....................................................... 92
Recommendation .................................... 263
Refueling................................................. 263
Fuel Economy ........................................... 266
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 265
Message.................................................. 335
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 264
Fuses Locations................................................. 338
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 266
Gauge ....................................................... 87
Information ............................................. 263
Instant Fuel Economy ....... ......................... 92
Low Fuel Indicator .......... ........................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
Gauges ........................................................ 87
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 228
Glass (care) ................................................ 316
Glove Box .................................................. 153

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Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ........................ 230
Panic Mode ............................................... 122
Panoramic Glass Roof ............................... 126
Parking ...................................................... 261
Parking Brake ............................................ 253
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............. 68, 336
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 47
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 186
Power Windows ........................................ 123
Precautions While Driving ........................ 226
Rain ......................................................... 226
Pregnant Women ....................................... 33
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 319
R
Radiator..................................................... 286
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 173
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 174
Range .......................................................... 92
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 174
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 354
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ................... 137
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 162
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 149
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 141 Rearview Mirror with
Rearview Camera
Display ..................................................... 262
Refueling .................................................. 263
Fuel Gauge................................................ 87
Gasoline .......................................... 263, 350
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 250, 303, 352
Remote Transmitter ................................. 106
Replacement Battery .................................................... 310
Bulbs ....................................................... 291
Fuses ....................................................... 338
Tires ........................................................ 306
Wiper Blade Rubber .......... ..................... . 298
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 353
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 91
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 142
S
Safe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 26
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belt e-pretensioners ........................... 30
Seat Belts .................................................... 27
Adjusting the Shoulder An chor.................. 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 29
Checking................................................... 34
e-pretensioners ......................................... 30
Fastening .................................................. 31 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 33
Reminder .................................................. 28
Warning Indicator ............................... 28, 71
Seat Heaters ............................. 160, 161, 162
Seats .......................................................... 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Front Seats.............................................. 143
Rear Seats ............................................... 149
Seat Heaters ........................... 160, 161, 162
Security System ........................................ 120
Immobilizer System Indica tor..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 88
Select Lever ........................................ 13, 228
Operation ......................... 13, 229, 230, 231
Releasing ................................................ 331
Won’t Move ........................................... 331
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 171
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Setting the Clock ...................................... 102
SH-AWD ®.................................................. 245
Indicator ................................................... 77
Shift Lever .......................................... 13, 228
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 70, 229
Shifting ..................................................... 228
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 32
Side Airbags ............................................... 42
Cutoff System ........................................... 44