2018 Acura RDX fuse

427
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
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2ACG15 A
3ODS7.5 A
4Fuel Pump15 A
5Meter7.5 A
6Rear Wiper10 A
7VB SOL10 A
8Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
9Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5 A
11Moonroof20 A
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console) 20 A
13Washer Main15 A
14 Seat Heaters 20 A
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)10 A
16 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A
17Driver’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
18
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
19ACC7.5 A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
21Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
22 A/C 7.5 A
23Option10 A
24 ABS/VSA 7.5 A
25IDAS(10 A)
26 Audio Amp 20 A*1
30 A*2
27Accessory Power Socket
(Front)20 A
28 − −
29SRS10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:Models without navigation system
*2:Models with navigation system30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10 A
31Smart10 A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15 A
33Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock)15 A
34 Small Lights 7.5 A
35Illumination7.5 A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10 A
37Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
39Right Headlight High Beam10 A
40 − −
41Door Lock20 A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20 A
43Rear Right Side Power Window20 A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20 A
45Rear Left Side Power
Window20 A
46 Wiper 30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps

428
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. 426 to P. 427.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller

446
Index
Fuses.......................................................... 426
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 428
Locations ......................................... 426, 427
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 343
Gauge ....................................................... 95
Information ............................................. 341
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................. 341
Gauges ......................................................... 95
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 277
Glass (care) ................................................ 392
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 365
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 395
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 226
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 242
Automatic Transferring ............................ 240
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 240
HFL Buttons ............................................. 226
HFL Menus .............................................. 228
HFL Status Display.................................... 227
Making a Call .......................................... 245 Options During a Call .............................. 249
Phone Setup............................................ 233
Receiving a Call ....................................... 248
Speed Dial ............................................... 243
Text Message .................................. 238, 250
To Clear the System ................................ 241
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 239
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 166
Headlights ................................................. 149
Automatic Operation............................... 150
Dimming ......................................... 149, 152
Operating................................................ 149
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 179, 180, 181
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 226
High Beam Indicator .................................. 75
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 274
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 224I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine and Transmission ......................... 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
Illumination Control ................................. 156
Knob ....................................................... 156
Immobilizer System .................................. 139
Indicator.................................................... 76 Indicators
.................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).......... 81, 287
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System .................................................... 72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 71
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........... 79
Brake System ............................................ 68
Charging System............................... 70, 422
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 82, 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 282
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 281
Door and Tailgate Open ............................ 74
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 74, 424
Fog Light .................................................. 76
High Beam ................................................ 75
Immobilizer System ................................... 76
Keyless Access System............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 81, 305
Lights On .................................................. 76
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 69, 422
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 423
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 68, 424
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 71
Security System Alarm............................... 77
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 72

448
Index
Mirrors....................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Door ........................................................ 162
Exterior .................................................... 162
Interior Rearview...................................... 161
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 394
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 .................................................... 204, 212
Multi-Information Display .......................... 96
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 340
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 434
O
Odometer.................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 268
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 355
Adding .................................................... 357
Checking ................................................. 356
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 349
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 422
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 355, 433
Viscosity .......................................... 355, 433
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM................. 4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 354
Moonroof ................................................ 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142 Tailgate ................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 420
P
Paddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 279
Pandora® ................................................... 210
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ...................................................... 332
Parking Brake ........................................... 320
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 68, 424
Parking Sensor System ............................. 333
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 149
Power Tailgate ......................................... 135
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 275
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 275
Rain ........................................................ 275
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 397, 403
R
Radiator.................................................... 361
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 200
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 202
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 201
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 201
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 437
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 157
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 181
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 169
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 161
Refueling .................................................. 341
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 341, 432
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Regulations .............................. 318, 379, 435
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 272
Remote Transmitter ................................. 127
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 386, 387
Bulbs ...................................................... 365
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 372
Fuses .............................................. 426, 427
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 374
Tires........................................................ 382
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 436
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162

450
Index
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 403
Wear Indicators ....................................... 381
Winter ..................................................... 384
Tools .......................................................... 396
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 263
Equipment and Accessories...................... 264
Load Limits .............................................. 263
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 267
Emergency............................................... 429
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 316
Indicator ............................................ 75, 425
Transmission .............................................. 277
Automatic ............................................... 277
Fluid ........................................................ 362
Number ................................................... 434
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 279
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 70, 278
Trip Meter ................................................. 100
Troubleshooting ....................................... 395
Blown Fuse ...................................... 426, 427
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 429
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 414
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating............................................. 420
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 397, 403
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 131
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 419
Warning Indicators .................................... 68 Turn Signals
.............................................. 149
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .................................... 121, 129, 272
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 125
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 12, 130
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 188
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 223
USB Port .................................................... 189
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 434
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 311
Off Button............................................... 312
Off Indicator.............................................. 73
System Indicator ................................ 73, 311
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 355, 433
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 311
W
Wallpaper................................................. 196
Warning and Information Messages ......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 422
Warning Labels ........................................... 65 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 439
Watts ........................................................ 432
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 381
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 400
Window Washers ..................................... 153
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 364
Switch .................................................... 153
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 142
Windshield ............................................... 153
Cleaning ................................................. 392
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 183
Washer Fluid ........................................... 364
Wiper Blades........................................... 372
Wipers and Washers ............................... 153
Winter Tires .............................................. 384
Snow Tires .............................................. 384
Tire Chains.............................................. 384
Wipers and Washers ................................ 153
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 154
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 372
Front....................................................... 153
Rear ........................................................ 155
WMA ................................................. 204, 212
Worn Tires ................................................ 376