2004 Acura RSX headlights

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
CRUISE CONTROL
MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.
61)
(P. 61)
(P. 80)
(P.60) (P.
62) (P.
61)
(P.
59)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 115)

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Control Locations .48
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Instrument Panel .49
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 50
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .54
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Security System Indicator . 55
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Gauges .56
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Odometer .56
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Trip Meter .56
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Fuel Gauge .57
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .58 ......................
Wipers and Washers .59
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 60
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 61
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Hazard Warning Button . 61
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Rear Window Def ogger . 61
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 62
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Keys and Locks .63
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Immobilizer System .64
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Ignition Switch .65
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Door Locks .67
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Power Door/Hatch Locks . 67
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Hatch .68
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Remote Transmitter .69
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Glove Box .71
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Seats .72
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Seat Heaters .75
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Cargo Area Cover .76
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Power Windows .78
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Moonroof .80
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Mirrors .80
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Parking Brake .82
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Interior Lights .83
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Interior Convenience Items . 84
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Beverage Holders .85
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Accessory Power Sockets . 85
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Console Compartment . 86
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.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instruments and Controls
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Only on models equipped with CruiseControl System
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See page
f or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator 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.
When you push the Hazard Warning
button, both turn signal lights blink.
All turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash. This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon. 60
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Turn Signal
Indicator and
Hazard Warning
Button
Door-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols52

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
64 167Canadian models only
Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols53

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols58
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERSHORN
TILT ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
MOONROOF REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
CRUISE CONTROL
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

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Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Rotating the
switch on the lef t lever 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 key removed f rom
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder beeper when you open the
driver’s door.
To turn on the high
beams, push the lef t lever f orward
until it clicks. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
Pull it back to return to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back. 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.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn.
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Turn Signal and Headlights
Headlights On
High BeamsDaytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Turn Signal
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols60

Usetheswitchonthedashboardto
open and close the moonroof . The
ignition switch must be in the ON
(II) position. Push and hold theswitch to open the moonroof .
Release the switch when the
moonroof reaches the desired
position. To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the switch. Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
U.S.: All models
Canada: Premium and Type-S models only
Moonroof Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols80
TAB
Closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure passengers are
clear of the moonroof before
closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.

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