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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 at the engine compartment on the
left side. Push the tabs to open the box.

■

Engine Compartment Fuse

Box Type A

Tab

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

FUSE BOX MAIN

60 A

PREMIUM AMP

(40 A)

BASE AMP

(30 A)

FET MODULE 1

30 A

ST MAGNET SW

30 A

WIPER MOTOR

30 A

−

(70 A)

FUSE BOX OPTION 1

30 A

−

(40 A)

DR SEAT

60 A

IG MAIN

30 A

FET MODULE 2

30 A

−

(40 A)

−

(30 A)

ABS/VSA MOTER

40 A

−

(40 A)

−

(40 A)

BLOWER MOTER

40 A

FET MODULE 3

60 A

VST 1

(30 A)

VST 2

(30 A)

SUB FAN

30 A

R H/L LO

10 A

IG COIL

15 A

DBW

15 A

DR P/SEAT 2

30 A

INJECTOR

20 A

TCU 3

10 A

L H/L LO

10 A

TCU 2

10 A

TCU

15 A

MAIN RLY

15 A

VBS/VBU

10 A

BRAKE LT

5 A

BACK UP

10 A

WASHER

15 A

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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RR H/SEAT

(20 A)

−

FUEL PUMP

15 A

STARTER CUT

10 A

VSA/ABS

10 A

DR P/SEAT 1

30 A

DR P/SEAT 3

30 A

FR DEICER

(15 A)

STRLD

7.5 A

−

MISS SOL 2

10 A

IGPS (LAF)

10 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

IGPS SUB

10 A

VBACT

10 A

ACC (VST)

10 A

METER (VST)

10 A

BACK UP (VST)

10 A

IDAS (VST)

10 A

BCM (VST)

10 A

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Located near the fuse box type A.
Push the tabs to open the box.

Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.

■

Engine Compartment Fuse

Box Type B

Tab

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

MAIN FUSE

150 A

R/B ACG

125 A

EPS

80 A

VSA

40 A

ESB

40 A

−

(30 A)

FAN1

30 A

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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.

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Fuse Box

Circuit Protected

Amps

−

L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

ACC

10 A

−

SRS

10 A

−

R H/L HI

10 A

SMART

10 A

POWER DISTRIBUTION

MODULE

10 A

L SIDE DOOR LOCK

10 A

DR DOOR LOCK

(10 A)

R SIDE DOOR LOCK

10 A

A/C

10 A

DRL

10 A

CTR ACC SOCKET

20 A

HAZARD

10 A

L H/L HI

10 A

HORN

15 A

IMG

10 A

DR DOOR UNLOCK

(10 A)

−

FUSE BOX ENGINE

COMPARTMENT

20 A

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

−

RADIO

15 A

−

ACG

10 A

METER

10 A

OPTION

10 A

MOONROOF

20 A

−

42 HEATED STEERING WHEEL

(10 A)

−

TCU

10 A

SRS

10 A

−

SBW

10 A

DOOR LOCK

20 A

FRONT ACC SOCKET

20 A

REAR R P/W

20 A

RR L P/W

20 A

AS P/W

20 A

DRIVER P/W

20 A

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Located on the left side of cargo area.
Remove the cover by pushing on the tab.

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

■

Rear Fuse Box

Fuse Box

Cover

Fuse Label

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

PASSENGER P/SEAT 2

30 A

BMS

10 A

−

(15 A)

4WD

(10 A)

PASSENGER P/SEAT 1

30 A

PASSENGER P/SEAT 3

30 A

ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM

(15 A)

−

FUEL PUMP

30 A

−

REAR DEFROSTER

40 A

4WD

(30 A)

−

IG MAIN 2

30 A

−

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Located under the trunk room near the

terminal on the battery.

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Trunk Room Fuse Box

Positive Battery

Terminal Cover

Pull up on the trunk floor lid strap, and
remove the tool case.

Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire

P. 570

Pull up on the trunk floor lid strap, unscrew
the wing bolt, and remove the tool case.
Then, remove the compact spare tire and
battery cover.

Checking the Battery

P. 553

Remove the cover on the

terminal (as

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

Models without optional spare tire

Models with optional spare tire

All models

■

Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Battery

450 A

−

150 A

Jump Start Box

200 A

−

80 A

Rear Box 1

70 A

Fuse Box 2

60 A

Rear Box 2

70 A

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.

Remove the fuse box cover.

Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.

If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.

Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.

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

Check the fuses on the battery in the trunk
room.

If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.

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.

Fuse Locations

P. 605

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

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

Combined Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

Blown Fuse

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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 damage the vehicle's drive system.

■

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.

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.

Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment.

Parking Brake

P. 483

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.

2WD models

AWD models

2WD models

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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.

Turn off the engine.

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

The fuel fill door opens.

How to Refuel

P. 514

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

Types of Tools

P. 568

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

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

Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.

Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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.

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

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Specifications

■

Vehicle Specifications

■

Air Conditioning

Model

TLX

No. of Passengers:
Front

Rear

Total

Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating

See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)

See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)

See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb

Refrigerant Type

HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

Charge Quantity

17.8 – 19.6 oz (505 – 555 g)

Lubricant Type

ND-OIL 14(POE)

Quantity

4.27 – 5.19 cu-in (70 – 85 cm

)

■

Engine Specifications

■

Fuel

■

Washer Fluid

Displacement

121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm

)

Spark Plugs

NGK

DILKAR8P8SY

Type

Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.9 US gal (60 L)

Tank Capacity

U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.8 US qt (5.5 L)

■

Light Bulbs

Headlights (Low Beam)

LED

Headlights (High Beam)

LED

Fog Lights

LED

Front Turn Signal Lights

LED

Parking/Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Side Marker Lights

LED

Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)

LED

Brake Lights

LED

Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights

LED

Brake/Taillights

LED

Back-Up Lights

LED

Rear Turn Signal Lights

LED

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Rear License Plate Light

LED

Puddle Lights

LED

Interior Lights

Front and Rear Map Lights

LED

Front and Rear Ambient Lights

LED

Vanity Mirror Lights

1.4 W

Console Compartment Light

LED

Glove Box Light

1.4 W

Door Inner Handle Lights

LED

Trunk Light

5 W

Foot Lights

LED

* Not available on all models

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Info

ation

■

Brake Fluid

■

Automatic Transmission Fluid

*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models

■

Rear Differential Fluid

Specified

Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Acura ATF-type 2.0

Capacity

Change

4.5 US qt (4.3 L)

5.1 US qt (4.8 L)

Specified

Acura DPSF-II

Capacity

Change

1.76 US qt (1.67 L)

■

Engine Oil

■

Engine Coolant

Recommended

·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil

Capacity

Change

4.6 US qt (4.4 L)

Change
including
filter

5.0 US qt (4.8 L)

Specified

Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

1.31 US gal (4.96 L)
(change including the remaining
0.17 US gal (0.66 L) in the reserve tank)

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Tire

For the tire size information, see the label on driver’s
doorjamb.

*1: Models with 235/50R18 tires
*2: Models with 255/40R19 tires
*3: Vehicles with optional spare tire

Regular

Size

235/50R18 97V
255/40R19 96W

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

])

Front 32 (220 [2.2])

Rear

30 (210 [2.1])

32 (220 [2.2])

Compact
Spare

Size

T145/60R20 105M

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

])

60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

18 x 8J

19 x 8 1/2J

Compact Spare

20 x 4 1/2T

* Not available on all models

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