2005 Acura RSX light

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Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position 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.
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 and
hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Canadian model only
Turn Signal and Headlights Daytime Running L ights
Headlights On
High Beams
Turn Signal
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
61

The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 25 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn it on again
when you restart the vehicle. Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keepthegloveboxlockedwhenyou
leave your vehicle and the valet key
at a parking facility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a key replaced. Use only
an Acura-approved key blank.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEY
(BLACK)
VALET
KEY
(GREY)

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µ You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

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CONT INUED
Pressthisbuttontolock
both doors and the hatch. You
cannot lock the doors or the hatch if
either door or the hatch is not f ully
closed or if the key is in the ignition
switch. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger’s door
and the hatch.
Some exterior lights will f lash each
time you press the button.
The interior lights will come on
when you press the UNLOCK button.
If you do not open either door or the
hatch within 30 seconds, the lights
f ade out. If you relock the doors and
the hatch with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately;
If you do not open either door or the
hatch within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock and the security
system sets. If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Remote Transmitter
LOCK PA NIC
UNL OCK
Remote Transmitter Care
Inst rument s and Cont rols
69
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

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.
CONT INUED
U.S.: All models
Canada: Premium and Type-S models only
Moonroof Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
79
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.

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).53
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
81
NOTICE:PARKING BRAKE LEVERDriving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.There are two accessory power
sockets, one is located in the f ront of
the center console. The other is
located at the rear of the console. To
use either power socket, pull up the
cover.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To power an accessory, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
These sockets will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To open the beverage holder, push
the lef t knob and slide the cover
forward.
U.S.: Standard on all models
Canada: Rear power socket optional
Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets
Inst rument s and Cont rols
83
Push