2004 Acura RSX heating

The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shif ting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear.
5-speed and 6-speed Manual T ransmissions
Driving136
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchor. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.If you use a non-Acura f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your Acura dealer replace this
f ilter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the airflow from the heating and
cooling system becomes less than
usual.
Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
Seat Belts
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
180
LOOP

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 169
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .60
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disposal of Used Oil .167
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
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Power Door Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 222
Downshif ting, 5-speed and6-speed
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Manual Transmissions . 136
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Drive Belts .172
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .133
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Economy .126 .....................................
Fan, Interior .90
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 122
Filters ...............................................
Oil .165
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 61
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 193
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 169
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Brake .171
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Clutch .172
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Power Steering .173
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Windshield Washer . 167
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .93
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Folding Rear Seat .74
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Four-way Flashers .61
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Economy, Fuel .126
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .200
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Towing .215
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
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Emergencies on the Road . 191
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Battery, Jump Starting . 200 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 208
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Changing a Flat Tire . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 205
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Checking the Fuses . 211
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 206
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 209
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Overheated Engine . 202
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Emergency Flashers .61
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Emergency Towing .215
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Emissions Controls .225
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Emissions Testing, State . 228
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 57
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Drive Belts .172
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,143
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .51, 206
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 51,204
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 164
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Overheating .202
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Specif ications .220
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Starting .135
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Engine, .135
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 225
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Exhaust Fumes .45 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .17
if it won’t start
Index
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Front Airbags .10, 22
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .72
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Heaters .75
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Airbags .10, 22
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Fuel .121
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Fill Door and Cap .122
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Reserve Indicator .52
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Fuses, Checking the .211
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasoline .121
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 52
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Gas Station Procedures . 122
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 57
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Fuel .57 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 139
5-speed and 6-speed Manual
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Transmissions .136
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Glove Box .71
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 174
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Open Indicator .52
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .174
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
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High Beam Indicator . 52
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Reminder Beeper .60
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 174
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Turning on .60
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Heater, Seat .75
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 60
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High-mount Brake Light . 178
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Hood Latch .173 .......................
Hood, Opening the .123
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Horn .58
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Hydraulic Clutch .172
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 218
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .63
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Switch .65
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Timing Control System . 226
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Immobilizer System .64
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 51
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .51
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Charging System . 51,205
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Cruise Control .52
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Door-open .52
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .53
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High Beam .52
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 53
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Low Fuel .52
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Low Oil Pressure . 51,204
Index
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Neutral Gear Position . 140
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New Vehicle Break-in . 121
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Normal Shif t Speeds .137
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 218 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 202
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Radio/CD Sound System . 92
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Readiness Codes .228
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 178
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Rear Seat Access .73
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Rear Seat, Folding .74
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Rear View Mirror .80
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Rear Window Def ogger . 61
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Rear Window Washer .59
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Rear Window Wiper .59
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 72
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
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Reminder Indicators .49
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Remote Transmitter .69
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 180
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Engine Oil and Filter . 165
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Floor Mats .180
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Fuses .211
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Light Bulbs .174
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Schedule .159
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Seat Belts .180
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Tires .183
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Wiper Blades .181
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Panel Brightness Control . 61
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Park Gear Position .140
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Parking .145
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Parking Brake .82
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 51,208
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Parking Lights .60, 177
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 145
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Playing the Radio .92
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Playing a CD .101
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Playing a CD Changer . 101
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Playing a Tape .98
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PGM-FI System .226
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Power Door Locks .67
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Power Socket Locations . 85
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Power Windows .78
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .29
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General Guidelines .29
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Protecting Inf ants .33
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Protecting Small Children . 34
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 121
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Odometer .56
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Odometer, Trip .56
Oil ........................
Change, How to .165
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Change, When to .159
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Checking Engine .125
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Pressure Indicator . 51,204
Selecting Proper Viscosity ..............................
Chart .164, 165
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .226
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Outside Mirrors .81
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Overheating, Engine .202
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 158
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