2002 Acura RSX brake

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Indicator Lights .59
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .64 .........
Security System Indicator . 65
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Gauges .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .68
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Headlights .69
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 70
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Turn Signals .70
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Windshield Wipers .71
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Windshield Washers . 72
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .72
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Hazard Warning .73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Keys .75
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Immobilizer System . 76
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Ignition Switch .77
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Door Locks .79 .........
Power Door/Hatch Locks . 80
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Hatch .80
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Remote Transmitter . 81
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Glove Box .84
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Seat Adjustments .85
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Front Seat Adjustments . 85
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .86
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 86
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Rear Seat Access .86
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Folding Rear Seat .87
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Seat Heaters .88
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Cargo Area Cover .89
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Power Windows .90
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Moonroof .93
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Mirrors .94
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 94
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Parking Brake .95
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Vanity Mirror .96
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Coat Hook .96
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Beverage Holder .97
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Console Compartment . 98
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Interior Lights .99
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

This light has two f unctions:This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page . If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
See page .
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III).
If this light comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the ABS.
If this happens, take the car to your
dealer to have it checked. With the
light on, your car still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
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Only on models equipped with ABS (see page ) 181
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Indicator L ights
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System (A BS)
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
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U.S. Canada
U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
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Canadian models only
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Immobilizer System
Indicator Washer Level Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
63

To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go off.
The high beams will stay on f or as
long as you hold the lever back, no
matter what position the headlight
switch is in.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
To change between low beams and
high beams, pull the turn signal lever
until you hear a click, then let go.
The blue high beam indicator will
light (see page ). The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder beeper when you open the
driver’s door.
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Headlights
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols69

The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you more cargo space. Each
side f olds down separately. With only
half the seat f olded, you can still
carry a passenger in the back seat.
To unlatch either side of the seat-
back, pull up on the release tab.
Move the seat belt out of the way
and fold the seat-back down.To lock the seat-back upright, push
the seat-back firmly against its latch.
Tug on the seat-back to make sure it
is latched.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See
on page .
To get into the rear seat on the
passenger’s side, push down on the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward
and the entire seat will move forward
to allow easier entry to the back seat.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it. 164
Folding Rear Seat
Carrying Cargo
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols87
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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.
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only
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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ON NDriving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Console Compartment
98
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Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel the cruise control. To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
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Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures150
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