Acura RDX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 39

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

•

Comes on when 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.

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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.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically.

2

Parking Brake

P. 498

•

If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.

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Prevents the vehicle from moving gear position to

(

P

.

•

If only the brake system indicator (red) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

1

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

625

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire

*

is installed, the indicator

blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.

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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, change 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 underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

TPMS Fill Assist provides visual and audible assistance
during tire pressure adjustment. With the power
mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up or
down, the system alerts you as follows:

Below recommended pressure:

The beeper

sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.

At recommended pressure:

The beeper sounds

and exterior lights flash rapidly for ~ five seconds.

Above recommended pressure:

The beeper

sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

The transmission is malfunctioning.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

•

Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.

•

Change the gear position to

(

N

after

starting the engine.

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Check if the

(

N

position in the

instrument panel and the indicator on
the

(

N

button light/blink.

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The engine cannot be turned on unless
the parking brake is set.

2

Starting the Engine

P. 419

1

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message

You may not be able to start the engine.

Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.

2

Emergency Towing

P. 634

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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.

Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.

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Engine Compartment Fuse

Box Type A

Tab

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

−

−

2

−

−

3

IG1 VBSOL2

10 A

4

IG1 RR WIPER

10 A

5

IG1 VSA

10 A

6

HTR MTR

40 A

7

DBW

15 A

8

TCU

15 A

9

FI MAIN

15 A

10

STARTER CUT

30 A

11

INJ

20 A

12

HAZARD

15 A

13

TCU 2

10 A

14

TCU 3

10 A

15

FET MODULE

30 A

16

SUB FAN

30 A

17

HORN

10 A

18

BACK UP

10 A

19

STOP

7.5 A

20

FET MODULE

30 A

21

VBU

10 A

22

FRT DEICER

*

15 A

23

IG COIL

15 A

24

WASHER

15 A

25

MAIN FAN

30 A

26

STRLD

7.5 A

27

IGPS

10 A

28

−

−

29

R H/L LO

10 A

30

L H/L LO

10 A

31

VBACT

10 A

32

IGPS (LAF)

10 A

33

−

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Fuse Locations

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Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.

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Engine Compartment Fuse

Box Type B

Tab

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

−

(50 A)

ABS/VSA MTR

40 A

F/B MAIN 2

50 A

F/B MAIN

60 A

ABS VSA FSR

40 A

WIPER

30 A

IDLE STOP

30 A

IDLE STOP

30 A

2

−

−

3

−

−

4

4WD

*

(30 A)

5

IG MAIN 2

30 A

6

IG MAIN

30 A

7

H/L WASHER

*

(30 A)

8

DR P/SEAT 3

30 A

9

EBB

40 A

10

TRL SMALL

*

7.5 A

*1:Models without seat ventilation
*2:Models with seat ventilation

11

PTG CLOSER MTR

20 A

12

−

−

13

DR P/SEAT 1

30 A

14

AS P/SEAT 2

30 A

15

AS P/SEAT 1

30 A

16

RR DEF

40 A

17

AMP

30 A

*1

40 A

*2

18

SUNSHADE

20 A

19

DR P/SEAT 2

30 A

20

AS P/SEAT 3

30 A

21

SBW

10 A

22

TRL HAZARD

*

7.5 A

23

BMS

10 A

24

PTG MTR

40 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Fuse Locations

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Located near the

+

terminal on the battery.

Remove the cover on the

+

terminal (as

shown).
Replacement of this fuse should be done by
a dealer.

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Engine Compartment Fuse

Box Type C

Positive Battery
Terminal Cover

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

a

MAIN

120 A

b

−

70 A

c

R/B 1

70 A

d

R/B 2

70 A

e

EPS

70 A

f

FET

60 A

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Fuses

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Fuse Locations

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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.

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Interior Fuse Box Type A

Fuse Label

Fuse Box

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

BACK-UP LIGHT

10 A

2

STARTER MOTOR

10 A

3

OPTION

10 A

4

−

−

5

−

−

6

−

(10 A)

7

−

−

8

−

−

9

IG1 R/B

15 A

10

DR REAR DOOR LOCK

10 A

11

DR DOOR LOCK

10 A

12

AS SIDE DOOR LOCK

10 A

13

AS SIDE DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

14

DR DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

15

OPTION 2

10 A

16

SMART

10 A

17

SUNROOF

20 A

18

HEATED STRG WHEEL

*

(10 A)

19

REAR LEFT P/W

20 A

20

SRS

10 A

21

FUEL PUMP

20 A

22

FRONT ACC SOCKET

20 A

23

LEFT H/L HI

10 A

24

RIGHT H/L HI

10 A

25

DRIVER P/W

20 A

26

DR REAR DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

27

ACCESSORY

10 A

28

PASS SRS IND

(10 A)

29

PDM

10 A

30

ADS

*

(15 A)

31

REAR RIGHT P/W

20 A

32

−

−

33

TRANSMISSION

10 A

34

ACG

10 A

35

DRL

10 A

36

A/C

10 A

37

AUDIO

15 A

38

DOOR LOCK

20 A

39

AS P/W

20 A

A

REAR SEAT HEATER

*

20 A

B

−

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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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.

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Interior Fuse Box Type B

Fuse Label

Fuse Box

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

A

METER

10 A

B

VSA

10 A

C

OPTION

10 A

D

BCM

10 A

E

AUDIO

20 A

F

BACKUP

10 A

G

ACCESSORY

(10 A)

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Fuses

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Fuse Locations

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Located inside the driver’s side outer panel.

Replacement of this fuse should be done by
a dealer.

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Interior Fuse Box Type C

Fuse Box C

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

−

−

2

−

−

3

A/C MG CL

10 A

4

−

−

5

FR H/SEAT

20 A

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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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.

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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 fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.

Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label.

2

Fuse Locations

P. 627

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.

There is a fuse puller on the back of the cover of the
engine compartment fuse box type A.

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 best way to transport your vehicle.

■

Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground.

This is an acceptable way to

tow your vehicle.

1

Emergency 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.

All models

2WD models

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If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.

1.

Open the tailgate.

2.

Push the tabs to open the cover on the left
side of cargo area.

3.

Pull the release cord toward you.

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The release cord unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.

■

What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

1

What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.

Tab

Tab

Release Cord

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If You Cannot Open the Tailgate

If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.

1.

Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.

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Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.

2.

To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right.

■

What to Do If Unable to Open the Tailgate

1

What to Do If Unable to Open the Tailgate

Following up:
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.

When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.

Cover

Lever

637

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Refueling

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

1.

Turn off the engine.

2.

Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.

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The fuel fill door opens.

3.

Take the funnel out of tool box in the cargo
area.

2

Types of Tools

P. 590

4.

Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.

5.

Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.

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Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

6.

Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

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Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.

7.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

NOTICE

Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.

Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.

3

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

•

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.

•

Handle fuel only outdoors.

•

Wipe up spills immediately.

Funnel

639

Information

This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other

information required by regulation.

Specifications

. . . . . . . . . 640

Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),

Engine Number, and Transmission
Number . . . . . . . . . . . 642

Devices that Emit Radio Waves

. ... 643

Reporting Safety Defects

. . . . . 644

Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes. . . .. 645

Warranty Coverages

. . . . . . 647

Authorized Manuals

. . . . . . . 650

Client Service Information

. . . ... 651