2006 Acura RSX roof

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .204
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Changing a Flat Tire .205
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If the Engine Won’t Start .210
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Jump Starting .212
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If the Engine Overheats .214
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .216
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Charging System Indicator .216
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .217
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Brake System Indicator .218
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Closing the Moonroof .219
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Fuses .220
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Fuse Locations .223
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Emergency Towing .225
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
203

Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the cargo area. Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually. Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug.
If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:
If you need to close the moonroof
manually, it means the moonroof
opening/closing f unction is
developing a problem. Have your
vehicle checked by your dealer. 5.
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3. 223
If equipped
Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219
ROUND PLUG
SOCKET

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Circuits Protected
Amps.
No.
No. Circuits Protected
Amps.
Daytime Running Lights
SRS
Power Mirror
Bass Speaker
Heated Seats
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
7.5A
10A
10A
20A
20A
15A
15A
7.5A 20A
20A
20A
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 Ignition Coil
Laf Heater
Daytime Running Lights
Rear Accessory Power Socket
ACG (IG)
Not Used
Power Window Relay
Moonroof
Radio
Rear Wiper
Gauge panel
ABS
15A
20A
10A
10A
7.5A 20A
7.5A 10A
7.5A
7.5A 1:
2:
3:
Canadian models only
U. S. models only
Type-S only1
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
223
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .179
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Engine Oil .137
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Directional Signals .61
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .158
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Disc Care .121
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Disc Changer .99,115
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Care .121
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Operation .99,115
Disc Changer Error .............................
Message .101,119
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Disc Player Error Message .100
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Disposal of Used Oil .177
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .67
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Power Door/Hatch Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .232
Downshif ting, 5-speed and 6-speed
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Manual Transmissions .148
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Drive Belts .182
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .145
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Economy .138..............................
Economy, Fuel .138
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .212
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Towing .225
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Hazard Warning Flashers .62
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Emergencies on the Road .203
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Battery, Jump Starting .212
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Brake System Indicator .218
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Changing a Flat Tire .205
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Charging System Indicator .216
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Checking the Fuses .220
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .216
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .217
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Manually Closing Moonroof .219
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Overheated Engine .214
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Emergency Flashers .62
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Emergency Towing .225
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Emissions Controls .235
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Emissions Testing, State .238
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .58
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Drive Belts .182
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Engine Speed Limiter .149,155 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .53,217
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Oil Pressure Indicator .53,216
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Oil, What Kind to Use .174
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Overheating .214
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Specif ications .230
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Starting .147
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Engine, .210
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .235
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Exhaust Fumes .45
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .88
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Features .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank .134
Filters
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Oil .175
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .62
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Flat Tire, Changing a .205
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .179
if it won’t start
Index
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Moonroof .79
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Closing Manually .219
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Operation .79
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Neutral Gear Position .152
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New Vehicle Break-in .133
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Normal Shif t Speeds .149
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .228
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .133
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Odometer .57
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Odometer, Trip .57
Oil ........................
Change, How to .175
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Change, When to .169
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Checking Engine .147
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Pressure Indicator .53,216
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .174,175
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .66 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .236
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Outside Mirrors .80
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Overheating, Engine .214
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Owner Maintenance Checks .168
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Panel Brightness Control .62
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Park Gear Position .152
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Parking .157
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Parking Brake .81
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .53,218
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Parking Lights .61,187
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Parking Over Things that Burn .157
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Playing the Radio .93,106
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Playing a Disc .97,113
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Playing a Disc Changer .99,115
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Playing a Tape .102,110
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PGM-FI System .236
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Power Door Locks .67
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Power Socket Locations .83
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Power Windows .77
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17 .........
Protecting Adults and Teens .13
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Additional Safety Precautions .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
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Protecting Children .28
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General Guidelines .28
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Small Children .33
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Radiator Overheating .214
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Radio/Disc Sound System .92
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Readiness Codes .238
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .189
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Rear Seat Access .72
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Rear Seat, Folding .73
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Rear View Mirror .79
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Rear Window Def ogger .62
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Rear Window Washer .60
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Rear Window Wiper .60
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Reclining the Seat Backs .71
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .149
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Reminder Indicators .52
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Remote Transmitter .69
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .191
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