2014 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
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 Lumber
*
(7.5 A)
10
−
−
11
HSW
*
(10 A)
12
−
−
13
−
−
14
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
15
Console 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
Front Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
28
AC Inverter
(30 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

473
uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the left side of cargo area.
Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap 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

474
uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
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.
uIf 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.
uIf 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. 469 to P. 473.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
FuseBlown FuseFuse Puller

475Handling 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 best way to transport your vehicle.■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting 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.
1Emergency 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.
All models2WD models

476Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill DoorIf you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the tailgate.
2.Lift the cargo floor lid by the handle in the
center.
3.Remove the cargo floor box and set it aside.
4.Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the cover slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5.Pull the release lever toward you.
uThe release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
1What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever

477Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the TailgateIf you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1.Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the cover as shown
in the image, and remove the cover.
2.To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right.■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever

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479
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 480
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .. 482Engine Number and Transmission
Number...................................... 482Devices that Emit Radio Waves....... 483
Reporting Safety Defects................. 484Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 485
Warranty Coverages........................ 487
Authorized Manuals......................... 489
Client Service Information............... 490