2004 Acura RSX wipers

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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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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The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Rotate clockwise to turn the rear
window wiper on.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate counterclockwise to turn
the window wiper on and the
window washer to spray.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low
HI High
Windshield Washers
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
OFF
LO
HI
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
INT
MIST Windshield Wiper Windshield Washer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Wipers and Washers
59

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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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