Acura RLX (2018 year). Manual - part 36

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control 

system.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a 
dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least 
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the 

transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.

1

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, 
the emissions control system and the engine could be 
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when 
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at 
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle 
inspected.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there 
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop 
immediately in a safe place. If necessary, downshift 
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come 
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution 
system is not working. This can result in vehicle 
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

If both red and amber brake system indicators come 
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it 
inspected by a dealer immediately.

U.S.

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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 turn on the power system again.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes 
On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the electric parking brake 
system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle 
inspected at a dealer.

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What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on 
or blinks at the same time.

• Release the parking brake. If you cannot release it, immediately stop 

the vehicle in a safe place and call a dealer.

• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get 

your vehicle inspected at a dealer.

• If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks even after 

releasing the parking brake, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and call a dealer.

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or 
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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 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’s side doorjamb.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

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).

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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.

* Not available on all models

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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 

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N after you turn the power system on.

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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 power system cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is 
set.

2 Turning on the Power P. 380

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the 
Warning Message

You may not be able to turn on the power system.

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. 581

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, set 
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and check 
to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

There are four fuse boxes in the engine 
compartment.
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 brake fluid reserve tank. 
Push the tabs to open the box.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

IG1A ACG FR

15 A

2

IG1A MISS SOL1

10 A

3

−

−

4

−

−

5

SMART

7.5 A

6

IG1B ECU FR

7.5 A

7

IG1B OP FR

7.5 A

8

IGP2

15 A

9

DBW

15 A

10

IGP

15 A

11

IG Coil

15 A

12

ACM

20 A

13

Headlight Washer

*

(30 A)

14

Interior Lights

10 A

15

Back Up Radio

10 A

16

Back Up

10 A

17

AFP

10 A

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Front Washer

15 A

19

Stop

7.5 A

20 Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

21

Trunk

10 A

22

Small

15 A

23

Front Fog Lights

*

(7.5 A)

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Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

25

IMA Motor

15 A

26 Right Headlight Low Beam

15 A

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Left Headlight Low Beam

15 A

28

IGP2 Sub

7.5 A

29

Power Rear Sunshade

*

(20 A)

30

Heated Windshield

20 A

31

Wiper

30 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Located near the 12-volt battery. Push the 
tabs to open the box.

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Main Fuse

200 A

2

−

(40 A)

Rear Defroster

40 A

DR F/B Main 1

60 A

AS F/B Main 1

60 A

R/B Main 3

50 A

AS F/B Main 2

60 A

ABS/VSA RLY

30 A

Heater Motor

40 A

3

R/B Main 1

60 A

ESB

40 A

IG Main

60 A

DR F/B Main 2

60 A

SBW

60 A

R/B Main 2

60 A

Horn & Hazard

20 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

4

EOP

30 A

5

Left Electric Parking Brake

30 A

6

Right Electric Parking Brake

30 A

7

Injector

20 A

8

Hazard

15 A

9

IGA 2

7.5 A

10

−

−

11

Horn

10 A

Located near the + terminal on the 12-volt 
battery. Push the tabs to open the box.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

1

2

Tab

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Radiator Fan

50 A

2

EPS

80 A

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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 screwdriver and lifting 
the center pins up.

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inspecting the fuses.

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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)

<Removing>

<Installing>

<Removing>

<Installing>

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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Push the tabs to remove the cover.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Tab

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

HCA 1

20 A

2

TCU

30 A

3

HCA 2

20 A

4

STRG MOVE 1

20 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.

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Driver’s Side Door Lock

10 A

2

Passenger’s Side Door Lock

10 A

3

Driver’s Door Lock

10 A

4

Driver’s Side Door Unlock

10 A

5

Passenger’s Side Door 

Unlock

10 A

6

Driver’s Door Unlock

10 A

7

Door Lock

20 A

8

−

−

9

Power System 1

10 A

10

IG1 DR1

7.5 A

11

Meter

10 A

12

Passenger’s Side Fuse Box

20 A

13

ACCESSORY

7.5 A

14

−

−

15 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

20 A

16

Moonroof

20 A

17

Rear Driver’s Side Power 

Window

20 A

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STRG MOVE 2

20 A

19

Driver’s Power Window

20 A

20

Power System 2

15 A

21

Fuel Pump

20 A

22

Power System 2

7.5 A

23

Starter Cut

7.5 A

24

IG1 DR2

7.5 A

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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.

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Start DIAG

7.5 A

26

Air Conditioning

7.5 A

27

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

28

ACC Key Lock

7.5 A

29

Driver’s Lumbar Support

7.5 A

30

SMART

10 A

31

−

−

32

Driver’s Power Seat 

Reclining

20 A

33

Left e-pretensioner

(20 A)

34

IG1 Box

30 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

Outer Panel

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Wrap 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.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

3

1

2

Fuse Box

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

IG Main 2

30 A

2

ST MG

30 A

3

IG Main 1

30 A

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Located on the lower side panel. Take off 
the cover to open.

Fuse locations are shown on the cover.

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Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse 
Box

Fuse Label

Cover

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

−

−

2

Front Seat Heaters/AVS

*

20 A

3

Rear Passenger’s Side 

Power Window

20 A

4

Front Passenger’s Lumbar 

Support

7.5 A

5

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

6

A/C Water Pump

10 A

7

Passenger’s Power Seat 

Sliding

20 A

8

Passenger’s Power Seat 

Reclining

20 A

9

Rear Seat Heaters

20 A

10

−

−

11

Fly Start

15 A

12

Accessory Power Socket 

(Console Compartment)

20 A

13

Accessory Power Socket 

(Center Pocket)

20 A

14

AS ECU

7.5 A

15

Glove Box

7.5 A

16

−

−

17

−

−

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Front Passenger’s Power 

Window

20 A

19

SRS1

10 A

*1:Models without surround view camera 

system

*2:Models with surround view camera 

system

20

ABS/VSA

7.5 A

21

BATT ECU

7.5 A

22

e-pretensioner

7.5 A

23

−

−

24

SRS2

7.5 A

25

Illumination

7.5 A

26

Right e-pretensioner

20 A

27

Heated Steering Wheel

10 A

28

Audio AMP

30 A

*1

40 A

*2

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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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.

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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.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified 
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on  
P. 574 to 579.

There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse 
box located near the brake 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.

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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 damage the vehicle’s drive system.

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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.

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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.

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

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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

1

When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

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

Cover

Release Lever

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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.

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The cover latches when you push it back 
to the original position.

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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.

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Trunk

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What 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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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 power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.

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The fuel fill door opens.

3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the 

trunk.

2 Types of Tools P. 542

4. Remove the funnel from the case.
5. 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.

6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel 

container.

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Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

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Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before 
storing it.

8. 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.

• Turn the power system off, and keep 

heat, sparks, and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

Funnel

Case

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Information

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

information required by regulation.

Specifications .................................... 586
Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), 

Engine Number, Motor Number, and 
Transmission Number..................... 588

Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 589
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 590

Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 591

Warranty Coverages ........................ 593
Authorized Manuals......................... 595
Client Service Information ............... 596

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