Emergency Towing; Maintenance; Safety Precautions - Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn off the vehicle, including headlights and all
accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse inside 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 blown 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.

Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
We recommend flat-bed equipment, for which the operator loads your vehicle on
the back of a truck, as the best way to transport your vehicle.
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.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
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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 12-volt battery, High Voltage systems, and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat
from the engine and exhause 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.
• Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
• The vehicle must be stationary and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the power system 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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