2015 Acura RLX power steering

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with the electric parking brake
system.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle
inspected at a dealer.■What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on
or blinks at the same time.
• Release the parking brake. If you cannot release it, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe place and call a dealer.
• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get
your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
• If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks even after
releasing the parking brake, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and call a dealer.

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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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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uuFuses uFuse 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

Index
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Index
AAAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 390
Accessories and Modifications ................. 407
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 167
AcuraLink .................................................. 326
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 81, 353
Additives Coolant ................................................... 426
Engine Oil ................................................ 421
Washer .................................................... 429
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 421
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 158
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Head Restraints........................................ 155
Mirrors .................................................... 149
Steering Wheel ........................................ 148
Temperature .............................................. 99
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 378
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 184
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 185
Sensors .................................................... 186 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Air Pressure ....................................... 440, 499
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................................... 158
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 192
Audio System ............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound................................ 206
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 190
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 259
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 191
Recommended CDs ................................. 260
Recommended Devices............................ 262
Remote Controls ..................................... 192 Security Code ......................................... 191
Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 191
USB Flash Drives...................................... 262
USB Port ................................................. 189
Authorized Manuals ................................ 507
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 124
Customize ...................................... 108, 276
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 388
Indicator ........................................... 70, 388
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 69, 388
Automatic Lighting .................................. 138
Automatic Transmission .......................... 344
Creeping................................................. 344
Fluid ....................................................... 428
Kickdown ............................................... 344
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 346
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 480
Shifting ................................................... 345
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 190
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 99
Average Speed ......................................... 100
BBattery...................................................... 448
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 483
Jump Starting ......................................... 477
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 448
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 449

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 184
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 501
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 422
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Door Mirrors ............................................. 150
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Indicator ............................ 29, 75
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ......................................... 12, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 117
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 442
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 333
Automatic Transmission ........................... 344
Braking .................................................... 385
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
EElapsed Time............................................. 100
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 485
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 376
Emergency ................................................ 492
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 503
Engine ....................................................... 500
Coolant ................................................... 426
Jump Starting .......................................... 477
Oil ........................................................... 421
Starting ................................................... 340
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 420
Engine Coolant ......................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Temperature Gauge .................................. 94
Engine Oil ................................................. 421
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 421
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
e-pretensioners ........................................... 32 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 176
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 453
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 150
FFeatures.................................................... 187
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 450
Oil .......................................................... 424
Flat Tire ..................................................... 457
Floor Mats ................................................ 452
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 428
Brake ...................................................... 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 426
Windshield Washer ................................. 429
Foot Brake ................................................ 387
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 364
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation .............................................. 173
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 18, 404
Economy................................................. 406
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100

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Door and Trunk Open .......................... 29, 75
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 485
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 79
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 82, 372
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 483
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 381, 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 71, 484
Precision All Wheel Steer System................ 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 81, 349
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 75, 376
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 377
Information ............................................... 497
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control ................................... 144 Interface Dial
............................................ 193
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 149
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 471
Jump Starting ........................................... 477KKey Number Tag ....................................... 116
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 344LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 371
Language (HFL) ........................................ 287
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57
Lights ................................................. 137, 430
Automatic ............................................... 138
Bulb Replacement ................................... 430
Daytime Running Lights........................... 140 High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 159
Light Switches......................................... 137
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ............................................... 337
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
From Inside ............................................. 121
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 120
Low Battery Charge ................................. 483
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 116
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 337
Lumbar Support ....................................... 153
MMaintenance............................................ 409
Battery .................................................... 448
Brake Fluid .............................................. 429
Cleaning ................................................. 451
Climate Control System .......................... 450
Coolant .................................................. 426

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Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 413
Oil .......................................................... 422
Precautions ............................................. 410
Radiator .................................................. 427
Remote Transmitter ................................ 449
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 430
Safety ..................................................... 411
Service Items ........................................... 416
Tires........................................................ 439
Transmission Fluid ................................... 428
Under the Hood ...................................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 71, 484
Map Lights ................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 337
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 94
Mirrors ...................................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Door ....................................................... 150
Exterior ................................................... 150
Interior Rearview ..................................... 149
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 407
Moonroof ................................................. 132
MP3 ................................................... 224, 248
Multi-Information Display ......................... 95
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 403
NNumbers (Identification)......................... 500
OOdometer.................................................... 99
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 421, 499
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking ................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 421, 499
Viscosity .......................................... 421, 499
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 494
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 419
Moonroof................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 130
Trunk ...................................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99
Overheating .............................................. 481
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 348
Pandora® ................................................... 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 129
Parking ...................................................... 398
Parking Brake ........................................... 385
Parking Sensor System ............................. 399 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 137
Power Rear Sunshade .............................. 175
Power Windows ....................................... 130
Precautions While Driving ....................... 343
Rain ........................................................ 343
Precision All Wheel Steer System ............ 378
Indicator.................................................... 81
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 457
RRadiator.................................................... 427
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 216
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 221
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 218
Range ........................................................ 100
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 218
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 503
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 145
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 174
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Refueling .................................................. 404
Fuel Gauge................................................ 94
Gasoline .......................................... 404, 498
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 383, 442, 501
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117