2015 Acura MDX fuse circuit

390Driving
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 an other occupant if the airbags deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
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•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 instruc tions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

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

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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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

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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

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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

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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