2018 Acura MDX ECU

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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Index
687
Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 268, 293
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 534
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 214
Accessories and Modifications ................ 623
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 213
AcuraLink ................................................. 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 489
Indicator ................................................... 95
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 589
Engine Oil ............................................... 584
Washer ................................................... 592
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 584
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 204
Front Seats.............................................. 192
Head Restraints ....................... 198, 200, 201
Headlights .............................................. 593
Mirrors.................................................... 189
Rear Seats ............................................... 203
Steering Wheel ....................................... 188
Temperature ........................................... 122
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 519
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 219
Changing the Mode................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 225
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 617 Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
Sensors .................................................... 230
Synchronized Mode ................................. 223
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 219
Air Pressure ....................................... 603, 673
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ......................................... 45
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 53, 86
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 54
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 254
Android Auto ............................................ 303
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 534
Indicator .................................................... 86
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 299
Armrest ..................................................... 204
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 237
Audio System ............................................ 232
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 249
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 236
Error Messages ........................................ 308
General Information ................................ 316
HDD ........................................................ 271
Internet Radio .......................................... 291 iPhone............................................. 291, 318
iPod ........................................................ 284
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 268, 293
Reactivating ............................................ 236
Recommended CDs ................................. 317
Recommended Devices............................ 318
Remote Controls ..................................... 237
Security Code .......................................... 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 236
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 318
USB Port.................................................. 233
Authorized Manuals ................................ 682
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 154
Customize ....................................... 132, 374
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 177
Indicator.................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 480
OFF Button .............................................. 481
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 532
Indicator.................................................. 532
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator.................................................. 532
Automatic Folding Door Mirror ..............
191
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 181
Automatic Lighting ................

.................. 174
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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
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 216
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 217, 218
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 393
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 469
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 390
Honda App License Agreement .............. 319
I
Identification Numbers............................ 674
Engine and Transmission ......................... 674
Vehicle Identification............................... 674
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 486
Illumination Control ................................ 184
Button .................................................... 184
Immobilizer System .................................. 163
Indicator ................................................... 89
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 86
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 81, 532
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 81, 532
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 99, 521
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 79
Brake System (Red) ........................... 78, 655
Charging System............................... 82, 653 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam ................................................ 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 511
Lights On ................................................... 89
Low Fuel .................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 653
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 82, 654
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 78, 655
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ....................... 88, 655
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System .......................... 84, 657
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 87, 517
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 518
Information ............................................... 671
Information Screen ................................... 244 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 184
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 189
Internet Radio .......................................... 291
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 649
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 149
Number Tag ............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 153
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 471
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Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 35
Checking ................................................... 40
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Fastening ................................................... 36
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder ................................................... 34
Warning Indicator ................................ 34, 85
Seat Heaters ...................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 217
Seats .......................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................. 192
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 192
Front Seats .............................................. 192
Rear Seats................................................ 203
Seat Heaters .................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 217
Second Row Seat ............................. 196, 197
Third Row Seat ........................................ 203
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 218
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 197
Security System ......................................... 163
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 89
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 90
Select Button ............................................. 472
Operation ................................................ 474
Select Lever ................................................. 18
Operation .................................................. 18 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 478
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 479
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) .................................................... 523
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 124
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 472
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 18, 472
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 257
Snow Tires ................................................. 610
Spare Tire .......................................... 627, 673
Spark Plugs ............................................... 672
Specifications ............................................ 672
Specified Fuel ................................... 568, 672
Speedometer ............................................ 119
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) SystemIndicator............................................ 88, 655
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 485
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Does Not Start......................................... 646
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Remote Engine Start................................ 467
Steering Wheel ......................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................ 188
Heater ..................................................... 216 Stopping
................................................... 545
Summer Tires ............................................ 610
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 216
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ).............................................. 523
Indicator ................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 558
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 169
Synchronized Mode ................................. 223
System Message Indicator ......................... 90
T
Tachometer.............................................. 119
Tailgate ..................................................... 155
Unable to Open ...................................... 668
Temperature Gauge .................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Temperature Sensor ........................ 122, 230
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 635
Text Message .................................... 428, 430
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 203
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 196
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 215
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 524, 657
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