2003 Acura RSX turn signal

Your Car at a Glance
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TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.
70)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
CRUISE CONTROL
(P. 149)
MOONROOF
(P. 93)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.69/ 70) (P.
70/ 71)
(P.
73) (P.
73)
(P. 74)

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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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
(P.62)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60)
SIDE AIRBAG CUT-OFF INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.62)
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.62) (P.62)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(P.61)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.61)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.61)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.61)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.61)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.64)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.63)
(P.65)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR

The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
This light comes on if either door is
not closed tightly.
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
246 149
69
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Cruise Control Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator High Beam Indicator
62

Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The controls on the dashboard to the
right of the steering column are f or
the instrument panel brightness,
hazard warning lights and rear
window def ogger.
The moonroof switch and cruise
control switch are to the left of the
steering column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
TILT ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
MOONROOF CRUISE
CONTROL

To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go of f .
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.
62
Headlights
Daytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols69

To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.
Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a lef t turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.Inst rument Panel Bright nessTurn Signals
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols70
TURN SIGNAL LEVER

The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights to show the def ogger is
on. If you do not turn it of f , the
def ogger will shut itself of f af ter
about25minutes.Italsoshutsoff
when you turn of f the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.
Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your car
is disabled. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Hazard Warning
Rear Window Def ogger
73