2006 Acura RSX steering wheel

Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.Always use Acura Precision Craf ted
Power Steering Fluid. You may use
another power steering f luid as an
emergency replacement, but have
the power steering system f lushed
and ref illed with Acura PSF as soon
as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
183
UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL
Do not spill the power steering f luid
over the body, auto-tensioner, drive
belt and pulleys.
If spilled accidentally, wipe of f any
f luid completely.
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

Wheels:
Tires:
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
See page f or inf ormation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading and pagef or tire size explanation.
(Type-S models)
(Type-S models)
(U.S.: Base model, Canada: Premium
models)
(U.S.: Base model, Canada: Premium
models)
(Canada: Standard model) (Canada: Standard model)
232
234
Tires
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Replacing T ires and Wheels
198
15x6JJ
P195/65R15 89H 16x61/2JJ
17x7JJ
P205/55R16 89V
P215/45R17 87V
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) position so the steering wheel
does not lock. Make sure the radio
and any electrical accessories are
turned of f so they do not run down
the battery.
Emergency Towing
226
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

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Starting the Engine .147
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .147
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With a Dead Battery .212
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .214
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .63
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Anti-theft Column Lock .66
.......................................
Buttons .128
.....................
Stereo Sound System .92
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Storing Your Vehicle .201
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
..................................
Synthetic Oil .175
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .189
Taking Care of the
...............................
Unexpected .203
...........................
Tape Player .102,110
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Technical Descriptions .227
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .232 .....
Emissions Control Systems .235
..........
State Emissions Testing .238
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .237
.................................
Tire Labeling .234
.......................
Temperature Gauge .58
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .91
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Tether Anchorage Points .40
............................
Thef t Protection .125
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .237
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .63
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Time, Setting the .105,120
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Tire Chains .199
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .205
...............................................
Tires .194
..............................
Air Pressure .195
.........................
Checking Wear .196
..........................
Compact Spare .204
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .232
......................................
Inf lation .194
..................................
Inspection .196
..............................
Maintenance .197
...................................
Replacing .198
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Rotating .197
...........................................
Snow .199
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Specif ications .198,231 ................................
Tire Chains .199
..........................
Winter Driving .199
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Tools, Tire Changing .205
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .160
................................
Emergency .225
....
Equipment and Accessories .161
.............................
Weight Limit .160
...........................
Traction Devices .199
.............................
Trailer Loading .160
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Trailer Towing Tips .161
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .179
...........................
Fluid Selection .180
..............
Identif ication Number .228
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .151
..................
Shif ting the Manual .148
.....................................
Treadwear .232
.......................................
Trip Meter .57
....................................
Turn Signals .61
Index
T
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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .203
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .232
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Unleaded Gasoline .133
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .177
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .142
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Vehicle Dimensions .230
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .228
.............................
Vehicle Storage .201
.................................................
VIN .228
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .174
.............
WARNING, Explanation of .ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .46
....................
Warranty Coverages .241
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .179
...................................
Indicator .55
.....................................
Operation .60Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering .63
............
Alignment and Balance .197
..........................
Compact Spare .204
......................................
Wrench .207
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .77
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .62
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .60
.....................................
Def roster .90
.......................................
Washers .60
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .192
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Operation .60
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Worn Tires .196
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .225
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