2018 Acura MDX fuses

662
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the type A driver’s side
interior fuse box. Take off the cover to
open.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the back side of the side panel cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Type B
*
Fuse Box Side Panel Cover
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1VST 130 A
2Horn10 A
3VST 230 A
4−−
5−−
6−−
7−−
8−−
9Meter10 A
10RES/CP/AA*10 A
11MICU7.5 A
12EPS/VSA7.5 A
13Audio/TCU7.5 A
14Back Up10 A
15Audio/ANC20 A
* Not available on all models
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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
Box
Cover
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1EPTR*(30 A)
2RR AS P/W20 A
3ACM20 A
4FR DEF*(15 A)
5AVS Heated Seat20 A
6FR AS P/W20 A
7AS P/Seat (SLI)20 A
8AS P/Seat (REC)20 A
9AS P/Seat (LUM)(7.5 A)
10Spare5 A
11Heated Steering*(10 A)
12−−
13−−
14RR ACC Socket20 A
15FR ACC Socket20 A
16−−
17−−
18AMP30 A
19SRS10 A
20AS ECU7.5 A
21Option7.5 A
22−−
23−−
24OPDS7.5 A
25ILLUMI (INT)5 A
26EPTL*(30 A)
27CTR ACC Socket20 A
28AC INVTR(30 A)
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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664
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 Box
Fuse Label
Fuse BoxCover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1PTG Closer20 A
2−−
3USB CHARGE15 A
4Fuel Lid7.5 A
5Seat Slide20 A
6−−
7RR Heat Seat*(20 A)
8−−
9−−
10−−
11−−
12Rear Wiper10 A
13Rear ECU7.5 A
14SH-AWD*(20 A)
15EPB-R30 A
16EPB-L30 A
17−−
18PTG MTR40 A
* 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 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 fu ses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown 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. 658 to P. 664.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box.
If the radio fuse is remove d, the audio system will
disable itself.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
Blown Fuse
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Index
F
Features..................................................... 231
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 617
Oil ........................................................... 587
Flat Tire ............................................. 627, 634
Floor Mats ................................................. 619
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 591
Brake ....................................................... 592
Engine Coolant ........................................ 589
Windshield Washer .................................. 592
Fog Lights .................................................. 176
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 197
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 203
Foot Brake ................................................. 531
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 192
Adjusting ................................................. 192
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 487
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 568
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions............. 571
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 123
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Range ...................................................... 123
Recommendation .................................... 568
Refueling ................................................. 568
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 571
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................. 20 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 20, 569
Unable to Unlock .................................... 667
Fuses .......................................................... 658
Inspecting and Changing......................... 665
Locations......................... 658, 661, 663, 664
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 571
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Information ............................................. 568
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling................................................. 568
Gauges ...................................................... 119
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 474
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Glass (care) ................................................ 621
Glove Box .................................................. 208
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 625
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 393
Auto Answer ........................................... 410
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 412
Automatic Transferring............................ 410
Displaying Messages................................ 430
HFL Buttons............................................. 393 HFL Menus.............................................. 396
HFL Status Display ................................... 394
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 395
Making a Call ......................................... 421
Options During a Call.............................. 427
Phone Setup ........................................... 401
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 416
Receiving a Call....................................... 426
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 428
Ring Tone ............................................... 411
Roadside Assistance ................................ 434
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 429
Speed Dial .............................................. 413
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 408
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .................................................. 406
Use Contact Photo .................................. 411
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 271
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port ............................................. 337
Head Restraints ........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlight Washers ................................... 183
Headlights ................................................ 173
Aiming.................................................... 593
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 177
Automatic Operation .............................. 174
Dimming......................................... 173, 176
Operating ............................................... 173
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 185
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 216
Heated Windshield .................................. 185
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Index
Opening/ClosingHood ...................................................... 582
Moonroof ............................................... 168
Power Windows...................................... 166
Tailgate................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 169
Outside Temperature Display ................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 338
Overheating ............................................. 651
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 479
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Parking ..................................................... 545
Parking Brake ........................................... 528
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 78, 655
Parking Sensor System ............................. 547
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 173
Power Tailgate ......................................... 157
Power Windows ....................................... 166
Precautions While Driving ....................... 470
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 470
Rain ........................................................ 470
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 627, 634
R
Radiator.................................................... 590
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 254
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 257
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 255
Range ........................................................ 123
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 255
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 678
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
From the Front Panel ............................... 226
From the Rear Panel ................................ 229
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 185
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ............ 335
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 336
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 352
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 337
Operating the System .............................. 339
Overhead Screen ..................................... 338
Playable Discs .......................................... 357
Rear Control Panel Operation .................. 340
Wireless Headphones .............................. 335
Rear Seats .................................................. 203
Second Row Seat ............................. 196, 197
Third Row Seat ........................................ 203
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 189
Refueling ................................................... 568
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 119
Gasoline .......................................... 568, 672
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Regulations ............................... 526, 605, 675 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 467
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Replacement
Battery ............................ 613, 614, 615, 616
Bulbs ....................................................... 593
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 598
Fuses ............................... 658, 661, 663, 664
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 600
Tires ........................................................ 608
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 677
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 190
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 120, 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 504
On and Off.............................................. 506
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Checklist .......................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 75
Safety Message ............................................. 1
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