2006 Acura RSX reset

To remove the CD that is currently
playing, press the eject button. You
will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. When
you remove the CD f rom the slot,
the system automatically begins the
load sequence so you can load
another CD in that position. If you do
not load another CD, af ter 10
seconds the system begins playing
the next CD in the changer. If the
changer is empty, the system selects
the previous mode (AM, FM, or
tape).
If you do not remove the CD f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
CD af ter 15 seconds and put the CD
changer in pause mode. To begin
playing the CD, press the CD button.
To remove a different CD from the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
CD begins playing, press the eject
button.If you press the eject button while
listening to the radio or tape, or with
the audio system turned of f , the CD
that was last selected is ejected.
After that CD is ejected, pressing the
eject button again will eject the next
CD in the numerical order. By doing
this six times, you can remove all the
CDs f rom the changer.
In any mode, if you press the eject
button and hold it until you hear a
beep, the system will eject all of the
CDs in the changer.
You can also eject CDs when the
ignition switch is of f . The CD that
was last selected is ejected f irst. You
can eject up to six CDs, one at a time.
Removing CDs f rom t he Changer
Disc Changer
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.
Press and hold the CLOCK button.
ChangethehourbypressingtheH
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time. Change the
minutes by pressing the M button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time. When you are f inished,
release the CLOCK button.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing and
holding the CLOCK button, then
pressing the R (RESET) button sets
the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
hour, the clock sets f orward to the
beginning of the next hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00
Setting the Clock
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CLOCK BUTTON HOUR BUTTON MINUTE BUTTON RESET BUTTON

If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have 10 tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessf ul in 10 attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour bef ore trying again.
If thecodecardislost,yourdealer
can access your code with your
radio’s serial number. To access the
serial number, turn the radio on. Itmust display ‘‘COdE’’, then turn the
radio of f . Push the preset 1, preset 6,
and power buttons at the same time,
then quickly release.
You will have to store your favorite
stations in the preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when the
power was disconnected.
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code in the
preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible f rom f ive-digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code
number and serial number. It is best
tostorethiscardinasafeplaceat
home. In addition, you should write
the audio system’s serial number in
this owner’s manual. If you lose the
card, you must obtain the code
number f rom your dealer. To do this,
you will need the system’s serial
number. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
The code is located on the radio code
card included in your owner’s
manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
Theft Protection
Radio T hef t Protection
Features
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the alarm stops. To
reset an alarming system bef ore the
2 minutes have elapsed, unlock
either door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system sets
automatically, 15 seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and hatch. The
security system indicator starts
blinking immediately to show you
the system is setting itself.Once the security system is set,
opening either door (without using
the key or the remote transmitter),
or the hood, will cause it to alarm. It
also alarms if the radio is removed
f rom the dashboard or the wiring is
cut.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. The security system will not set if
the hood, hatch, or either door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Hatch Open
Indicator on the instrument panel
(see page ), to see if the doors
and the hatch are f ully closed. Since
it is not part of the monitor display,
manually check the hood.
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Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, your
driver’s power window loses its
calibration and must be
reprogrammed (see page ), and
your audio system will disable itself .
Thenexttimeyouturnontheradio
youwillsee‘‘ ’’inthe
f requency display. Use the Preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ). If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
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Checking the Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.

If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.If the driver’s power window f use is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window will be disabled. To
reset the AUTO f unction, see page
.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘Code’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page ).
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
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Fuses
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Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.