2014 Acura RLX 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
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

489
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

490Handling 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 only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will damage the vehicle’s drive system.
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.

491Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill DoorIf you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2.Pull the release lever toward you.
uThe release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
1When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever

492Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the TrunkIf you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.
1.Open the trunk pass-through cover.
2Trunk Pass-through Cover P. 170
2.Pull the trunk release handle down.
1When You Cannot Open the Trunk
What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Trunk Pass-through Cover
Trunk Release Handle

493Handling the Unexpected
RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel ContainerIf you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Press the fuel fill door release button.
uThe fuel fill door opens.
3.Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
trunk.
2Types of Tools P. 454
4.Remove the funnel from the case.
5.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
uMake sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6.Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
uPour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7.Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
uWipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8.Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel ContainerNOTICEDo not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
•Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
•Handle fuel only outdoors.
•Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel Case

494

495
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 496
Identification NumbersVehicle Identification Number (VIN)...... 498Engine Number and Transmission
Number...................................... 498Devices that Emit Radio Waves....... 499
Reporting Safety Defects................. 500Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 501
Warranty Coverages........................ 503
Authorized Manuals......................... 505
Client Service Information............... 506