2002 Acura RSX Owner's Manual

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the lef t side of
the dashboard:
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
61Canada: Premium and Type-S models
only
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.To use this coat hook, rotate the
hook down. Close it with a f irm push.
Vanity Mirror, Coat Hook
Vanity Mirror
Coat Hook
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
To open the beverage holder, push
the lef t knob and slide the cover
forward.
The beverage holders f or the rear
seat passenger’s are located in the
armrests.
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Beverage Holder
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To open the console compartment,
push the right knob and slide the
cover f orward.
Another beverage holder is located
in the center console behind the
parking brake lever.
Beverage Holder, Console Compartment
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Console Compartment
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They will not power an automotive
type cigarette lighter element. These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To power an accessory, the ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II).The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open either door. Af ter the
doors are closed tightly, the light
dims slightly, then f ades out in about
30 seconds. In the ON position, the
ceiling light stays on continuously.
There are two accessory power
sockets, one is located in the f ront of
the center console. The other is
located at the rear of the console. To
use either power socket, pull up the
cover.
U.S. :
Canada : Standard on all models
Rear power socket optional
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Accessory Power Socket, Interior Lights
AccessoryPowerSocket InteriorLights
Ceiling L ight
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The cargo area light comes on when
you open the hatch.
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.U.S.: Canada: All models
Premium and Type-S modelsonly
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Lights
Spotlights Cargo Area Light
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Heating and Cooling .102
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Temperature Sensors . 108
Audio System (All models ......................
except Type-S) .109
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AM/FM/CD Audio System . 109
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Operating the Radio . 109
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Adjusting the Sound . 113
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Digital Clock .114
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Audio System Lighting . 115
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Operating the CD Player . 115
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Operating the CD Changer . 117
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CD Player Error Indications . 119
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .120
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .121
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Tape Search Functions . 123
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Caring f or Cassettes . 124
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Audio System (Type S) . 125
AM/FM/Cassette/ .
CD Changer Audio System . 125
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Operating the Radio . 126
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Adjusting the Sound . 129
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Digital Clock .130
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Audio System Lighting . 131
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Radio Frequencies . 131........................
Radio Reception .131
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .133
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Tape Search Functions . 134
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .137
Loading CDs in the .................................
Changer .139
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Operation .141
Removing CDs from the .................................
Changer .143
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Protecting Compact Discs . 145
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .146
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Thef t Protection .147
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Security System .148
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Cruise Control .149
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures101