2018 Acura RLX HYBRID Owner's Manual

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located inside the left side of the front
bumper. Use the following procedure to
reach the box.
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
right.
2. Remove the holding clips (A) and (B) by
inserting a flat-tip sc rewdriver and lifting
the center pins up.
u Make sure to reinstall the clips after
inspecting the fuses.
u To reinstall the clips, insert them with
the center pins raised, and push until
they are flat.
Inner Fender
Clip (A)
Clips
(B)
Clip (A)
Clip (B)


3.Pull the inner fender back.
4. Pull the lock tab to the direction shown in
the image and pull out the fuse box.
Lock Tab
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Push the tabs to remove the cover.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Tab
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1HCA 120 A
2TCU30 A
3HCA 220 A
4STRG MOVE 120 A
5−−
6−−
There are two fuse boxes in the driver's side.
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−−
9Power System 110 A
10IG1 DR17.5 A
11Meter10 A
12Passenger’s Side Fuse Box20 A
13ACCESSORY7.5 A
14−−
15Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
16Moonroof20 A
17Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
18STRG MOVE 220 A
19Driver’s Power Window20 A
20Power System 215 A
21Fuel Pump20 A
22Power System 27.5 A
23Starter Cut7.5 A
24IG1 DR27.5 A
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located inside the driver’s side outer panel.
When you remove the outer panel, use the
following procedure.
1. Pry on the lower edge of the panel using
a flat-tip screwdriver.
25Start DIAG7.5 A
26Air Conditioning7.5 A
27Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
28ACC Key Lock7.5 A
29Driver’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
30SMART10 A
31−−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33Left e-pretensioner(20 A)
34IG1 Box30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Outer Panel
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
2. Pull the outer panel towards you, then
remove it. Fuse locations are shown on the image
below.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number in the image and chart.
■Circuit protected
and fuse rating
3
12
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG Main 230 A
2ST MG30 A
3IG Main 130 A
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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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/AVS*20 A
3Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
4Front Passenger’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
5Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
6A/C Water Pump10 A
7Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
8Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
9Rear Seat Heaters20 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
21BATT ECU7.5 A
22e-pretensioner7.5 A
23−−
24SRS27.5 A
25Illumination7.5 A
26Right e-pretensioner20 A
27Heated Steering Wheel10 A
28Audio AMP30 A*1
40 A*2
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. 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 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 blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one 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 ampera ge using the charts on
P. 574 to 579.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the br ake fluid reserve tank.Blown Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown
Fuse
Fuse Puller
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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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When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1When You Cannot Unlo ck the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Trunk
If you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.1.Pull the rear seat armrest down.
2. Push the button to open the cover.
u The cover latches when you push it back
to the original position.
u You can lock and unlock this cover using
the built-in key.
To lock the cover : Insert the key to the
lock, then turn it the right.
To unlock the cover : Insert the key to
the lock, then turn it the left.
3. With pulling the inner partition up, pull the
trunk release handle down to the direction
of the arrow in the image.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Trunk1What to Do When Unable to Open the Trunk
Following up:
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Lock
Button
Cover
Trunk
Release
Handle
Inner
Partition
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