2004 Acura RSX oil level

Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. 1.
2.
3. 4.
125 164 215
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency T owing
204
NOTICE:
Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
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Accessories .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets . 85
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Additives, Engine Oil . 165
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires .184
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Antif reeze .168
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .51, 147
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Operation .147
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .65 ..................................
Audio System .92
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 115
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Automatic Transmission . 139
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Capacity,Fluid .220
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Checking Fluid Level . 169
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Shif ting .139
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 139
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Shif t Lever Positions . 139
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Shif t Lock Release . 144
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .51, 205
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Jump Starting .200
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Maintenance .188
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Specif ications .221
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holders .85
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 121....................
Bulb Replacement .174
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Fluid .171
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System Indicator . 51,208
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Wear Indicators .146
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Braking System .146
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 121
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 61
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Brights, Headlights .60
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .178
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Brake Lights .178
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Front Parking Lights . 177
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 176
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Headlights .174
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High-mount Brake Light . 178
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 178
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Specif ications .221
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Bulbs, Halogen .174
Index
A
B
I

CONT INUED
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Side Airbag Of f .50
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SRS .50
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .52
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Washer Level .53
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 49
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Inf ant Restraint .33
Inf ant Seats .........................................
LATCH .37
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Lower Anchors .37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 183
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Inside Mirror .80
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Inspection, Tire .185
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Instrument Panel .2 ,49
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 50
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Interior Lights .83
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 195
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Jack, Tire .194
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Jump Starting .200 ..................................................
Keys .63
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Label, Certif ication .218
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Lane Change, Signaling . 60
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 37
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .174
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Load Limit .130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 65
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 65
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Fuel Fill Door .122
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Glove Box .71
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Hatch .68
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Power Door and Hatch . 67
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Low Coolant Level .125
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Low Fuel Indicator .52
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 51,204
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Lower Anchor .37
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart .220, 221
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Luggage, .129
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Luggage Cover (Cargo Cover) . 76
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Maintenance .155
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 158
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Record .161
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Required Indicator .54
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Saf ety .156
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Schedule .159-160
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 51,206
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Manual Transmission . 136
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Checking Fluid Level . 170
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Shif ting the .136
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 170
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Meters, Gauges .56
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Mirrors, Adjusting .81
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 128
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Moonroof .80
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Closing Manually .209
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Operation .80
Storing (Cargo)
Index
J K
L
M
V

Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 22
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Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .26 ,50
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .165
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .191
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 222
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Unleaded Gasoline .123
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 167
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions .220
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 218
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 178
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .191
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Tape Player .98
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Technical Descriptions . 217
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 222
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Emissions Control Systems . 225
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State Emissions Testing . 228
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .227
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Tire Labeling .224
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Temperature Gauge .57
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Temperature, Inside Sensor . 91
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Thef t Protection .112
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 227
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 62..........................
Time, Setting the .113
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Tire Chains .188
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 193
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Tires .183
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Air Pressure .184
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Checking Wear .185
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Compact Spare .192
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 222
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Inf lation .183
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Inspection .185
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Maintenance .185
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Replacing .186
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Rotating .186
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Snow .187
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Specif ications .221
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Tire Chains .188
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Winter Driving .187
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Tools, Tire Changing . 193
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .149
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Emergency .215
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Equipment and Accessories . 151
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Weight Limit .149
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Traction Devices .188
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Trailer Loading .149
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Trailer Towing Tips .149 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .169
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .170
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Fluid Selection .170
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Identif ication Number . 218
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Shif ting the Automatic . 139
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear .222
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Trip Meter .56
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Turn Signals .60
Index
T
U
V
VIII

Î
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Vehicle Storage .190
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VIN .218
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Viscosity, Oil .164
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 46
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Warranty Coverages .233
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 167
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Indicator .53
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Operation .59
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 62
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Alignment and Balance . 185
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Compact Spare .192
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Wrench .194
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 78
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Rear, Def ogger .61
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .59
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Def roster .91
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Washers .59 Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades .181
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Operation .59
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Worn Tires .185
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 215
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