2002 Acura RSX seat adjustment

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

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To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
See pages f or important saf etyinf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 14
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FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols85

To get into the back seat on the
driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever.
Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back.
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to change
the height of the seat bottom.U.S.:
Canada: All models
U.S.:
Canada: All models
Premium and Type-S models only Premium and Type-S models
only
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment Driver’s L umbar Support Rear Seat A ccess
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols86

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
Make sure the doors and hatch
are securely closed and locked.
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2.
3.
9. 8.
7. 6. 5.
4. 10.
11.
12.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving168

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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
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Cleaning .257
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16,44
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Maintenance .46
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .44, 60
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .88
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Seats, Adjusting the . 13,85
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Security System .148
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Serial Number .288
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Service Intervals .198
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Service Manual .306
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Service Station Procedures . 156
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Setting the Clock .130
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lock Release .179 Shif ting
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The Automatic Transmission . 173
The 5-speed and 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .170
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .241
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 254
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Sound System .109
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .262
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Specif ications .289
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 224
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Specif ications Charts . 290
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Speed Control .74
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Speedometer .66
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Spotlights .100
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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How Your Airbags Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .52
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SRS Components .48
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SRS Service .51
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SRS Indicator .51 ,60
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State Emissions Testing . 299 ....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine .169
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .169
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With a Dead Battery . 270
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 272
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Stereo Sound System . 125
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Storing Your Car .252
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .10, 48
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Servicing .51
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SRS Indicator .51, 60
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Synthetic Oil .209
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Tachometer .66
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 249
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .261
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Tape Player .133
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