2004 Acura RSX dashboard

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page) when using the A/C in heavy
traf f ic or driving up long hills. If it
moves near the red zone, turn of f the
air conditioning until the gauge
reads normally.
This button controls the source of air
going into the system. When the
indicator in this button is on, the
system is recirculating the interior
air (Recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , f resh air is brought
in f rom outside the vehicle (Fresh
Air mode). Push the button to
change between recirculated and
f resh air. Use Recirculation mode to heat or
cool the interior more quickly, or to
keep out smoke and dust. Leaving
the system in the Recirculation mode
with the A/C off can cause the
windows to fog up. Switch to Fresh
Air mode as soon as the interior
reaches a comf ortable temperature
or the outside smoky, dusty condi-
tion clears.
You can manually select the f an
speed by turning the f an speed
control dial. Turning this dial
clockwise increases the f an speed,
which increases air flow.
When the dial is set to AUTO, the
system controls the f an speed
automatically.
Use this dial to select the direction of
airf low coming out of the system.
Some air will come out of the side
vents in all modes.
In AUTO mode, the system controls
the air f low direction automatically
between the dashboard vents and
the f loor vents.
The main air flow comes out
of the dashboard vents.
The main air flow is directed
to the floor vents.
The main air flow is divided
between the floor vents and
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Recirculat ion But t on
Fan SpeedMode Cont rol Dial
90

When you select or ,
the A/C turns on automatically to
help dehumidif y the air and def og
the windshield. When you select
another mode, the A/C stays on. If
you do not want to use the A/C in
that mode, press the button to turn it
off.The main air f low is directed
to the windshield for faster defrost-
ing or def ogging. To def rost or def og
more quickly, turn the temperature
control dial to maximum. Select , and set the f an speed to
high. Theheatingandcoolingsystemhas
temperature sensors next to the
steering column and in the top of the
dashboard. Do not cover the sensors
or spill any liquid on them.
If there is actual frost on the win-
dows, f irst select the Recirculation
mode. If the windows are f ogged,
select the Fresh Air mode. Warmed
air will then flow from the wind-
shield and side def roster vents.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T emperature Sensors
91

The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the alarm stops. To
reset an alarming system bef ore the
2 minutes have elapsed, unlock
either door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system sets
automatically, 15 seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and hatch. The
security system indicator starts
blinking immediately to show you
the system is setting itself.Once the security system is set,
opening either door (without using
the key or the remote transmitter),
or the hood, will cause it to alarm. It
also alarms if the radio is removed
f rom the dashboard or the wiring is
cut.The security system will not set if
the hood, hatch, or either door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door-open Indicator on
the instrument panel (see page ),
to see if the doors and the hatch are
f ully closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
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Security System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures114
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.To f ind the hood latch handle, put
your f ingers under the f ront edge
of the hood just to lef t of center.
Lif t up the hood latch handle until
it releases the hood. Lif t up the
hood.
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Opening the Hood
Bef ore Driving
Service Station Procedures
123
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH

Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The Vehicle Identif ication Number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Acura dealer uses to register your
vehicle f or warranty purposes. It is
also necessary f or licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
placetofindtheVINisonaplate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Youcanseeitbylookingthrough
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the Certification label at-
tached to the driver’s doorjamb, and
is stamped on the engine com-
partment bulkhead. The VIN is also
provided in bar code on the
Certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation218
CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation221
Capacities
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Battery 0.0in(0mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°00’
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
2.9 US qt (2.7
)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 0°45’
1°30’
P205/55R16 89V
T135/70D15 99M
T125/70D16 96M P195/65R15 89H
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.20 kgf/cm)
Manual
transmission
fluid
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
Headlights
Front turn signal
Front position lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
High-mount brake light
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Cargo area light
Spotlights
Glove box light
12 V 3.4 W12 V
12 V 12 V
12 V 12 V
8W 5W
8W
5W
21 W
5W
21 W
21 W/5 W
21 W
5W(Amber) 55 W
21 W
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
Capacity 55 W
12 V
12 V See page
213or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 214or the fuse box
cover.
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
High
Low
1:
2:
3:
4:Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Canadian RSX
U.S. RSX
Canadian Premium
Type-S
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
Automatic trans-
mission fluid
Windshield
washer reservoir
1
2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3
4

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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .2, 48
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .53
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Dead Battery .200
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 234
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 61
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Dimensions .220
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Dimming the Headlights . 60
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Capacities Chart . 220,221
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
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Cargo Area Cover .76
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Cargo, .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .100
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Operation .98
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .108
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CD Changer .101
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Care .108
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Operation .101
CD Changer Error .............................
Message .110, 111
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CD Error Message .109
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Certif ication Label .218
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Chains, .188
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Changing a Flat Tire .193
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .165
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When to .159
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Charging System Indicator . 51,205
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134.....................................
Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .42
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Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 29
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Inf ants .33
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Larger Children .41
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LATCH .37
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Risks with Airbags .30
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Small Children .34
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Tethers .40
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .37
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Lower Anchors .37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Clock .113
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Clock, Setting the .113
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Clutch Fluid .172
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Code, Audio System .112
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CO in the Exhaust .225
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .192
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Console Compartment . 86
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Consumer Inf ormation . 232
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Controls, Instruments and . 47Coolant
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Adding .167
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .167
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .225
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Cruise Control Indicator . 52
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Cruise Control Operation . 115
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Cup Holders .85
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 232
how to carry
tires tire
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