2017 Acura RLX Owner's Manual

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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 Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if 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 proble m 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 ca nnot 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, immedi ately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and call a dealer.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If 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.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG1A ACG FR15 A
2IG1A MISS SOL110 A
3−−
4− −
5SMART(7.5 A)
6 IG1B ECU FR 7.5 A
7IG1B OP FR7.5 A
8 IGP2 15 A
9DBW15 A
10 IGP 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 ACM 20 A
13−−
14 Interior Lights 10 A
15Back Up Radio10 A
16 Back Up 10 A
17MG Clutch7.5 A
18 Front Washer 15 A
19Stop7.5 A
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21Trunk10 A
22 Small 15 A
23−−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25−−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
27Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
28 IGP2 Sub 7.5 A
29Power Rear Sunshade*(20 A)
30 Headlight Washer*30 A
31Wiper30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Main Fuse150 A
2
Horn & Hazard30 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 160 A
DR F/B Main 160 A
AS F/B Main 160 A
IG Main 130 A
DR F/B Main 260 A
IG Main 230 A
Left Precision All Wheel Steer40 A
Rear Defroster40 A
4 ST MG 30 A
5Left Electric Parking Brake30 A
6 Right Electric Parking Brake 30 A
7Injector20 A
8 Hazard 15 A
9−−
10 − −
11Horn10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmpsLocated near the + terminal on the battery.
Push the tabs to open the box.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
EPS80 A
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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 ProtectedAmps
1Driver’s Side Door Lock10 A
2Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A
3Driver’s Door Lock10 A
4Driver’s Side Door Unlock10 A
5Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock10 A
6Driver’s Door Unlock10 A
7Door Lock20 A
8−−
9Tilt Steering Wheel20 A
10IG1 DR17.5 A
11Meter10 A
12IG1 Box20 A
13ACCESSORY7.5 A
14−−
15Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
16Moonroof20 A
17Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
18Telescopic Steering Wheel20 A
19Driver’s Power Window20 A
20Left e-pretensioner*(20 A)
21Fuel Pump20 A
22−−
23ST Cut7.5 A
24IG1 DR27.5 A
25Start DIAG7.5 A
26A/C7.5 A
27DRL7.5 A
28ACC Key Lock7.5 A
29Driver’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
30SMART10 A
31−−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33Right Precision All Wheel Steer40 A
34IG1 Box30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* 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
Box
Fuse Label
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2Front Seat Heaters/AVS20 A
3Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
4Front Passenger’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
5−−
6−−
7Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
8Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
9Rear Seat Heaters*(20 A)
10−−
11Fly Start15 A
12Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
13Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)20 A
14AS ECU7.5 A
15Glove Box7.5 A
16−−
17−−
18Front Passenger’s Power
Window20 A
19SRS110 A
*1:Models without surround view camera system
*2:Models with surround view camera system
20ABS/VSA7.5 A
21−−
22e-pretensioner*(7.5 A)
23−−
24SRS27.5 A
25Illumination7.5 A
26Right e-pretensioner*(20 A)
27Heated Steering Wheel*10 A
28Audio AMP30 A*1
40 A*2
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlight s 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 remo ve 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 Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e 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. 522 to 525.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the brake fluid reservoir.Blown Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown
Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will dama ge the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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