2014 Acura RLX compartment

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduEngine Compartment Cover
Maintenance
Engine Compartment CoverThe component parts in the engine compartment are protected by a cover.
You may need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work.
To remove the cover:
1Engine Compartment Cover
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.Holding clip (A-type)
Push until the
pin is flat
Engine Compartment Cover
Remove the holding clips
Clip (A)

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1.Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2.Add oil slowly.
3.Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4.Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.NOTICEDo not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduEngine Coolant
Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool.
2.Remove the engine compartment cover.
2Engine Compartment Cover P. 418
3.Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
4.Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
5.The coolant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
6.Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
fully.
7.Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
■
Radiator
1RadiatorNOTICEPour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
3
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Radiator Cap

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uuCleaninguExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior CareDust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
•If driving on roads with road salt.
•If driving in coastal areas.
•If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
•Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
•Fold in the door mirrors.
•Turn off the automatic intermittent wipers
*.
•Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
•Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior. Do not spray water into the engine compartment.
■
Washing the Vehicle
■
Using an Automated Car Wash
■
Using High Pressure Cleaners
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents or engine
compartment. It can cause a malfunction.
Air Intake Vents
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
•Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.■First thing to do
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
uMove the shift lever to
(P
and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2.Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
uNo steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
uSteam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1How to Handle OverheatingNOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling 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 three 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
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
IG1A ACG FR
15 A
2
IG1A MISS SOL1
10 A
3
−
−
4− −
5
−
−
6 IG1B ECU FR 7.5 A
7
IG1B OP FR
7.5 A
8 IGP2 15 A
9
DBW
15 A
10 IGP 15 A
11
IG Coil
15 A
12 ACM 20 A
13
−
−
14 Interior Lights 10 A
15
Back Up Radio
10 A
16 Back Up 10 A
17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 Front Washer 15 A
19
Stop
7.5 A
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21
Trunk
10 A
22 Small 15 A
23
−
−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25
−
−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A27
Left Headlight Low Beam
15 A
28 IGP2 Sub 7.5 A
29
Power Rear Sunshade
*
(20 A)
30 Headlight Washer
*
30 A
31
Wiper
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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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
BoxFuse Label
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
Front Seat Heaters/AVS
20 A
3
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
4
Front Passenger’s Lumbar
Support
7.5 A
5
−
−
6
−
−
7
Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding
20 A
8
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Rear Seat Heaters
*
(20 A)
10
−
−
11
Fly Start
15 A
12
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
20 A
13
Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket)
20 A
14
AS ECU
7.5 A
15
Glove Box
7.5 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
20 A
19
SRS1
10 A
*1:Except ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO
models
*2:ADVANCE and U.S. TECH-AUDIO
models20
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
21
−
−
22
e-pretensioner
*
(7.5 A)
23
−
−
24
SRS2
7.5 A
25
Illumination
7.5 A
26
Right e-pretensioner
*
(20 A)
27
Heated Steering Wheel
*
10 A
28
Audio AMP
30 A
*1
40 A
*2
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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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. 485 to 488.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the brake fluid reservoir.
Blown FuseCombined Fuse
Blown
FuseFuse Puller