2005 Acura RSX dimensions

2005 RSX Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.............................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .49
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Features ........................................................................\
......................................................................87
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................119
What gasoline to use, how to brea k-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .133
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................153
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................191
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................215
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................227
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................231
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 216
................................
Specif ications .218
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .220
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .220
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Treadwear .220
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Traction .220
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Temperature .221
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Tire Labeling .222 .......................
Emissions Controls .223
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The Clean Air Act .223
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .223
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .223
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .224
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 224
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PGM-FI System .224
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .224
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .224
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Replacement Parts . 224
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 225
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State Emissions Testing . 226
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
218
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.
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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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2:
RSX and Premium models
Type-S
NGK
DENSO
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .55
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Dead Battery .200
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 230
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 62
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Dimensions .218
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Dimming the Headlights . 61
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Capacities Chart . 218,219
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
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Cargo Area Cover .75
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Cargo, .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .100
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Operation .98
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .108
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CD Changer .103
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Care .108
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Operation .103
CD Changer Error .............................
Message .110, 111
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CD Player Error Message . 109
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Certif ication Label .216
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Chains, .187
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Changing a Flat Tire .193
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .163
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When to .157
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Charging System Indicator . 53,204
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134.....................................
Child Saf ety .28
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Booster Seats .42
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Child Seats .32
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 28
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Inf ants .32
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Larger Children .41
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LATCH .36
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Risks with Airbags .29
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Small Children .33
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Tethers .39
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 29
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .36
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Lower Anchors .36
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Clock .113
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Clock, Setting the .113
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Clutch Fluid .169
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Code, Audio System .112
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CO in the Exhaust .223
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .192
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Console Compartment . 84
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Consumer Inf ormation . 228
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Controls, Instruments and . 49Coolant
........................................
Adding .165
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .165
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Temperature Gauge . 58
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .223
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Cruise Control Indicator . 54
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Cruise Control Operation . 115
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Cup Holders .83
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 228
how to carry
tires tire
Index
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Storing Your Vehicle .189
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 22
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Servicing .27
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SRS Indicator .26 ,52
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil .163
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .191
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Unleaded Gasoline .121
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 165
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions .218
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 216
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Vehicle Storage .189
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 177
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .191
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Tape Player .98
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Technical Descriptions . 215
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Emissions Control Systems . 223
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State Emissions Testing . 226
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .225
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Tire Labeling .222
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Temperature Gauge .58
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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 . 225..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 63
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Time, Setting the .113
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Tire Chains .187
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 193
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Tires .182
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Air Pressure .183
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Checking Wear .184
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Compact Spare .192
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Inf lation .182
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Inspection .184
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Maintenance .185
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Replacing .186
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Rotating .185
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Snow .187
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Specif ications .186, 219
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Tire Chains .187
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Winter Driving .187
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Tools, Tire Changing . 193
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .148
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Emergency .213
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Equipment and Accessories . 149
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Weight Limit .148
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Traction Devices .187
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Trailer Loading .148 ......................
Trailer Towing Tips .149
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .167
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Fluid Selection .168
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Identif ication Number . 216
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Shif ting the Automatic . 139
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear .220
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Trip Meter .57
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Turn Signals .61
Index
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