Maintenance; Safety Precautions - Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the vehicle off, including the headlights and
accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine compartment.
If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screws and replace
the fuse with a new one. Reinstall the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
If there is a burned out fuse, remove it with the
fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
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Blown fuse
Combined
fuse
Fuse puller

MAINTENANCE

Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as
well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.

Safety Precautions

Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however,
we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat
from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
Operate the engine only if there is sufficient ventilation.
Vehicle Safety
• The vehicle must be stationary, parked on level ground with the parking brake
set and the engine off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
MAINTENANCE
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