2014 Acura RLX fuses

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 125 Security System P. 128 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 130
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 177Audio Error Messages P. 254 General Information on the Audio System P. 260
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 287 AcuraLink®
* P. 327
When Driving P. 342 Braking P. 384 Parking Your Vehicle P. 397
Fuel Economy P. 405 Accessories and Modifications P. 406Maintenance Under the Hood P. 416 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 428
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 437 Battery P. 446 Remote Transmitter Care P. 447
Cleaning P. 449Engine Does Not Start P. 472 Jump Starting P. 475 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 478
Fuses P. 485 Emergency Towing P. 490 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 491
Refueling P. 493Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 499 Reporting Safety Defects P. 500
Authorized Manuals P. 505 Client Service Information P. 506
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 67
Controls
P. 113
Features
P. 187
Driving
P. 335
Maintenance
P. 407
Handling the Unexpected
P. 453
Information
P. 495
Index
P. 510

406Driving
Accessories and ModificationsAccessoriesWhen installing accessories, check the following:
•Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
•Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows. Accessories
installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the vehicle’s
airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags deploy.
•Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2Fuses P. 485
•Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.ModificationsDo not modify your vehicle or use non-Acura components that can affect its
handling, stability, and reliability.
Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment is
properly installed and maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province,
territory, and local regulations.
1Accessories and Modifications
Acura Genuine accessories are recommended to
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.
3
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 454
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire....... 455
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 466
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 472
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak ............................................. 473
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 474
Jump Starting.................................... 475
Shift Lever Does Not Move.............. 478
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 479Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 481If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 481
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 482If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 482If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On .............................. 483
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator
Comes On............................................. 483
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 484
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 485
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 489
Emergency Towing........................... 490
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door................................................. 491When You Cannot Open the Trunk..... 492RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 493

472Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 473
uMake sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 133
Check the brightness of the interior light.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 446
●If the interior lights come on normally
2 Fuses P. 485
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 342
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 128
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 94
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 489
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 490
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2Jump Starting P. 475

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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 near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Main Fuse
150 A
2
Horn & Hazard
30 A
R/B Main 2 60 A
ABS/VSA RLY 30 A
RFC 50 A
R/B Main 3 50 A
AS F/B Main 2 60 A
ABS/VSA Motor 40 A
Heater Motor 40 A
3
R/B Main 1
60 A
DR F/B Main 1
60 A
AS F/B Main 1
60 A
IG Main 1
30 A
DR F/B Main 2
60 A
IG Main 2
30 A
Left Precision All Wheel
Steer
40 A
Rear Defroster
40 A
4 ST MG 30 A
5
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
6 Right Electric Parking Brake 30 A
7
Injector
20 A
8 Hazard 15 A
9
−
−
10 − −
Located near the + terminal on the battery.
Push the tabs to open the box.■Circuit protected and fuse rating11
Horn
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit Protected
Amps
EPS
80 A

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Driver’s Side Door Lock
10 A
2
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
3
Driver’s Door Lock
10 A
4
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
10 A
5
Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock
10 A
6
Driver’s Door Unlock
10 A
7
Door Lock
20 A
8
−
−
9
Tilt Steering Wheel
20 A
10
IG1 DR1
7.5 A
11
Meter
10 A
12
IG1 Box
20 A
13
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
14
−
−
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16
Moonroof
20 A
17
Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window
20 A
18
Telescopic Steering Wheel
20 A
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20
Left e-pretensioner
*
20 A
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22
−
−
23
ST Cut
7.5 A
24
IG1 DR2
7.5 A
25
Start DIAG
7.5 A
26
A/C
7.5 A
27
DRL
7.5 A
28
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
29
Driver’s Lumbar Support
7.5 A
30
SMART
10 A
31
−
−
32
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
33
Right Precision All Wheel
Steer
40 A
34
IG1 Box
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