2015 Acura MDX ECU

477
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
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 Lumbar
*
(7.5 A)
10
−
−
11
HSW
*
(10 A)
12
−
−
13
−
−
14
Rear Accessory Power Socket
20 A
15
Front 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
Center Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
28
AC Inverter
(30 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

478
uuFuses uFuse 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.
u Wrap 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

Index
495Index
Index
AAAC................................................... 225, 235
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 373
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 179
Accessories and Modifications ................ 390
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 339
Indicator ................................................... 82
Additives Coolant .................................................. 407
Engine Oil ............................................... 402
Washer ................................................... 410
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 402
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 171
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Head Restraints ....................... 164, 165, 166
Headlights .............................................. 411
Mirrors.................................................... 158
Rear Seats ............................................... 168
Second Row Seat .................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 157
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 364
Aha
TM Menu ............................................. 234
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 244
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 192
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 435
Rear Climate Control System ................... 193
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 190
Sensors .................................................... 197
Synchronized Mode ................................. 189
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 185
Air Pressure ....................................... 422, 485
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 51, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 218
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 373
Indicator .................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................................... 171
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 204
Audio System ............................................ 200
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 216
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 202
Error Messages ........................................ 240
General Information ................................ 245 Internet Radio ......................................... 232
iPod ........................................................ 228
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 225, 235
Reactivating ............................................ 203
Recommended CDs ................................. 246
Recommended Devices............................ 248
Remote Controls ..................................... 204
Security Code .......................................... 203
Shortcuts................................................. 207
Theft Protection ...................................... 203
USB Flash Drives .............................. 235, 248
USB Port.................................................. 201
Authorized Manuals ................................ 493
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 127
Customize ....................................... 109, 260
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 150
Automatic Lighting .................................. 146
Automatic Transmission ........................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 409
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 17, 332
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 333
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 467
Shifting ................................................... 331
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 202
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
AWD .......................................................... 367

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Fuel...................................................... 18, 387
Economy ................................................. 389
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 101
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Range ...................................................... 101
Recommendation .................................... 387
Refueling ................................................. 387
Fuel Economy ............................................ 389
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 18, 388
Message .................................................. 471
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 18, 388
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 481
Fuses .......................................................... 474
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 479
Locations ......................... 474, 476, 477, 478GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 389
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Information ............................................. 387
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 387
Gauges ......................................................... 97
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 331
Glass (care) ................................................ 439
Glove Box .................................................. 174
HHandling the Unexpected ........................ 441
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 269
Auto Answer ........................................... 283
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 285
Automatic Transferring............................ 283
Displaying Messages................................ 298
Editing User Name................................... 282
HFL Buttons............................................. 269
HFL Menus .............................................. 271
HFL Status Display ................................... 270
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 270
Making a Call .......................................... 289
Options During a Call .............................. 295
Phone Setup............................................ 275
Receiving a Call ....................................... 294
Receiving a Text Message/e-mail.............. 296
Ring Tone................................................ 284
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 297
Speed Dial ............................................... 286
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 281
To Set Up a Text/e-mail message Options ................................................. 280
Use Contact Photo .................................. 284
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI Jack ..................................................... 7
Head Restraints ........................ 164, 165, 166
Headlight Washers ................................... 152
Headlights ................................................. 145
Aiming .................................................... 411 Automatic Operation .............................. 146
Dimming......................................... 145, 148
Operating ............................................... 145
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 154
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 181
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 154
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 181
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 182, 183
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 269
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 328
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 267
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 486
Engine and Transmission ......................... 486
Vehicle Identification............................... 486
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 335
IDS Button ................................................ 335
Illumination Control ................................ 153
Button .................................................... 153
Immobilizer System .................................. 135
Indicator ................................................... 77
Indicators .................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 82, 339
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 74
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 83, 366
Brake System ............................................ 70
Charging System............................... 71, 470

499Index
Collision Mitigation Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................ 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 337
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 336
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ............. 80
High Beam ................................................ 76
Immobilizer System ................................... 77
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 82, 358
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 71, 470
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 76
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 471
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 472
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 78
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ...................... 76, 472
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) ............................................. 79
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 51, 74
System Message ....................................... 78
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 76
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 75, 362
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 75, 363
Information .............................................. 483 Instrument Panel
........................................ 69
Brightness Control ................................... 153
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 335
IDS Button ............................................... 335
Interface Dial ............................................ 205
Interior Lights ........................................... 172
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 158
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 447
Jump Starting ........................................... 465KKey Number Tag ....................................... 116
Keyless Access System ............................... 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 121
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention .................................. 121
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 126
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............. 115
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 330LLane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 354
Indicator .................................................... 81 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
......... 357
Indicator.................................................... 82
Language (HFL) ........................................ 270
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 59, 62
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 120
Lights ................................................. 145, 411
Automatic ............................................... 146
Bulb Replacement ................................... 411
Daytime Running Lights........................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Interior .................................................... 172
Light Switches ......................................... 145
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 144
LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist System) ......... 357
Load Limits ................................................ 309
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 127
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys ........................................................ 115
Using a Key ............................................. 121
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 121
Low Battery Charge ................................. 470
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 470
Lower Anchors ...................................... 59, 62
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 485
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 309
Lumbar Support ....................................... 161

501Index
Rear Climate Control System................... 193
From the Front Panel............................... 193
From the Rear Panel ................................ 196
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Seats ................................................. 168
Second Row Seat ............................ 168, 169
Third Row Seat ....................................... 170
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 158
Refueling .................................................. 387
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 97
Gasoline ......................................... 387, 484
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Regulations .............................. 369, 424, 487
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 326
Checking Door Lock Status ..................... 122
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Replacement
Battery ............................ 431, 432, 433, 434
Bulbs ...................................................... 411
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 417
Fuses .............................. 474, 476, 477, 478
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 419
Tires........................................................ 427
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 488
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100SSafe Driving................................................ 25 Safety Check
............................................... 30
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 31
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 35
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 33
Checking ................................................... 38
Detachable Anchor .................................... 36
e-pretensioners .......................................... 33
Fastening ................................................... 34
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder................................................... 32
Warning Indicator ................................ 32, 73
Seat Heaters ...................................... 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 182
Seats .......................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 161
Front Seats .............................................. 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 168
Seat Heaters .................................... 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 182
Second Row Seat ............................. 168, 169
Third Row Seat ........................................ 170
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 183
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 169
Security System ......................................... 135
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 77
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 78 Select Lever
......................................... 17, 331
Operation.......................................... 17, 332
Releasing................................................. 467
Won’t Move ............................................ 467
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 58
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 333
Setting the Clock ...................................... 114
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 367
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 102
Shift Lever ........................................... 17, 331
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 72, 332
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 331
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 35
Side Airbags ................................................ 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 222
Snow Tires ................................................. 429
Spare Tire .......................................... 443, 485
Spark Plugs ............................................... 484
Specifications ............................................ 484
Specified Fuel ................................... 387, 484
Speedometer .............................................. 97
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 76, 472
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 324
Does Not Start......................................... 462
Jump Starting .......................................... 465
Remote Engine Start................................ 326