2005 Acura RSX air conditioning

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them................
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 88
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Playing the Radio .92
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Radio Reception .96
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Playing a Tape .98
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Playing a CD .101
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CD Player .102
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CD Changer .103
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Protecting Your CDs .108
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CD Player Error Messages . 109
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CD Changer Error Messages . 110
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Radio Thef t Protection . 112
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Setting the Clock .113
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Security System .114
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Cruise Control .115
Features
Features
87

Vents, Heating, and A/C
88
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIALMODE CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL

To use the heating and cooling
system in automatic mode, set the
system as f ollows.Set the f an control dial to AUTO.
Set the mode control dial to AUTO.
Turn the temperature control dial
to the desired temperature.
Select Fresh Air mode by pressing
the Recirculation button. The
indicator in the switch should be
off.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. Pressing the A/C button turns the
air conditioning ON and OFF. The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is ON.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the dial below
the outside air temperature.
With A/C on, use the temperature
control dial to adjust the temperature
of the air f low to a comf ortable
setting.
Air conditioning also removes mois-
ture from the air as it operates. You
canuseittodefogthewindows
quickly in cool or damp weather.
Used in combination with the heater,
it also makes the interior warm and
dry.
To heat or cool the interior f aster,
select Recirculation mode and set
the temperature control dial to the
upper or lower limit. The system
runs on f ull cooling or heating only.
It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature
is set between the lower and upper
limits, the system regulates the
interior temperature to the set value.
TurningthefancontroldialtoOFF
shuts the heating and cooling system
completely off. Keep the system
completely of f only f or short periods.
To keep stale air and mustiness from
collecting, you should have the f an
running at all times.
You can manually set the system
controls f or ventilation, air
conditioning, heating, air f low
direction, and fan speed in various
combinations.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Automatic Operation
Manual OperationA ir Condit ioning But t on
Features
89

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page) when using the A/C in heavy
traf f ic or driving up long hills. If it
moves near the red zone, turn of f the
air conditioning until the gauge
reads normally.
This button controls the source of air
going into the system. When the
indicator in this button is on, the
system is recirculating the interior
air (Recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , f resh air is brought
in f rom outside the vehicle (Fresh
Air mode). Push the button to
change between recirculated and
f resh air. Use Recirculation mode to heat or
cool the interior more quickly, or to
keep out smoke and dust. Leaving
the system in the Recirculation mode
with the A/C off can cause the
windows to fog up. Switch to Fresh
Air mode as soon as the interior
reaches a comf ortable temperature
or the outside smoky, dusty condi-
tion clears.
You can manually select the f an
speed by turning the f an speed
control dial. Turning this dial
clockwise increases the f an speed,
which increases air flow.
When the dial is set to AUTO, the
system controls the f an speed
automatically.
Use this dial to select the direction of
airf low coming out of the system.
Some air will come out of the side
vents in all modes.
In AUTO mode, the system controls
the air f low direction automatically
between the dashboard vents and
the f loor vents.
The main air flow comes out
of the dashboard vents.
The main air flow is directed
to the floor vents. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
The main air flow is divided
between the floor vents and
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Recirculat ion But t on
Fan SpeedMode Cont rol Dial
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Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel. Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See on page
.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle. 156
156
For example,
Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel EconomyOwner’s
Maintenance Checks
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
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If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shif t down to 2nd
gear (manual) or D (automatic). Do
not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and remember
it will take longer to slow down and
stop when towing a trailer.
Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections.Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the left,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
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Towing a Trailer
Making T urns and Braking Driving on Hills Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ingBacking Up
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights Air Conditioning
Capacities
Engine 172.6 in (4,385 mm)
67.9 in (1,725 mm)
54.9 in (1,395 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
13.2 US gal (50
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
101.2 in (2,570 mm)
58.5 in (1,485 mm)
58.5 in (1,485 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) 121.9 cu-in (1,998 cm
)
9.8 : 1
11.0 : 1 1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.69 US gal (6.4
)
1.66 US gal (6.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
5.0 US qt (4.7)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.6 US qt (5.3)
6.1 US qt (5.8)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plug Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC VTEC in line,
4-cylinder gasoline engine.
IZFR6K11
IFR7G-11KS
SKJ20DR-M11
SK22PR-M11S Approx.
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Front
Rear
ChangeManual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including filter
Without filter
Total
RSX and Premium models
Type-S
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RSX and Premium models
Type-S
NGK
DENSO
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Accessories .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets . 83
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Additives, Engine Oil . 163
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 27
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Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
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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 .182
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53, 147
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Operation .147
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .66 ..................................
Audio System .92
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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 .219
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Checking Fluid Level . 167
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Shif ting .139
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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 .53, 204
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Jump Starting .200
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Maintenance .188
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Specif ications .219
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .10, 19
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Beverage Holders .83
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 121....................
Bulb Replacement .177
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Fluid .169
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System Indicator . 53,206
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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 . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .177
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Brake Lights .177
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Front Parking Lights . 175
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Front Side Marker . 176
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 174
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Headlights .172
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High-mount Brake Light . 177
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 178
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Specif ications .219
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Bulbs, Halogen .172
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