2015 Acura MDX fuse box

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Window Switches
(P138)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P400)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
(P476)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P46)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P159)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P126)
❙Memory Buttons
(P156)
❙SET Button
(P156)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P42)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P331)
❙USB Port
(P201)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P158)
❙IDS Button
(P335)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P42)
❙Parking Brake
(P371)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P202)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P178)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P178)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P477)
❙Glove Box
(P174)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P132)❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P388)

474Handling 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 two 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
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
−
−
3
ACG FR
15 A
4 IG1 Washer 15 A
5
IG1 VBSOL
7.5 A
6IG1 ECU FR 7.5A
7
−
−
8FI SUB 15A
9
DBW
15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11
IG Coil
15 A
12 DRL R 10 A
13
DRL L
10 A
14 INJ 20 A
15
Radio
20 A
16 Back Up 10 A17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 Front Fog
*
(20 A)
19
−
−
20 Right Headlight High Beam 7.5 A
21
−
−
22 Small 10 A
23
−
−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 7.5 A
25
−
−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
27
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
28 IGPS Oil LVL 7.5 A
29
Cooling Fan
30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31
WIP Main
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

475
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
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Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Main Fuse
150 A
2
VSA MTR
40 A
VSA FSR 20 A
Stop/Horn/Hazard 30 A Rear Blower/BMS 30 A FI Main 40 A
Rear F/B 2 60 A AS F/B 2 60 A EPS 60 A
3
H/L Washer
*
30 A
IG1B Main
30 A
R/B Main
60 A
DR F/B 1
50 A
AS F/B 1
50 A
Rear F/B 1
60 A
IG1A Main
30 A
DR F/B 2
50 A
4S VTM 4 3 0A5
Front Blower
40 A
6Rear Def 40A
7
IG1 Main ST
40 A
8 Stop & Horn 20 A
9
Hazard
15 A
10 BMS 7.5 A
11
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

476
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
2
Rear Passenger’s Side Door
Lock
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Side Door Lock
7.5 A
4
Passenger’s Door Unlock
10 A
5
Rear Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
HAC OP
10 A
9
ETS TELE
20 A
10 IG1 RR Box 15 A
11
IG1 Meter
7.5 A
12 IG1 FR Box 20 A
13
ACC
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 SMART 10 A
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 AS Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25
STRLD
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A27
IG2 DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver Power Lumbar
7.5 A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5 A
31
ETS TILT
20 A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20 A
33
−
−
34
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps

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

479
uuFuses uInspecting 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.
u If 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.
u If 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. 474 to P. 478.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown FuseFuse Puller

498Index
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