2006 Acura RSX belt

This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Protecting L arger Children
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt . Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.54)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.53) (P.54)
(P.54)
(P.56) (P.55)
(P.53)SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.52)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.52) TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATOR (P.54)
(P.52)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.54) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.217)
(P.53,216)
(P.53,216) SELECT/RESET
KNOB
(P.56)
(P.55)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates a potential
problem with your f ront airbags.
This indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your side
airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, or
automatic seat belt tensioners. For
more information, see page .This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the indicator stays on.
Both the indicator and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition switch.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. 26
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
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U.S.
Canada

The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you more cargo space. Each
side f olds down separately. With only
half the seat f olded, you can still
carry a passenger in the back seat.
To unlatch either side of the seat-
back, pull up on the release tab.
Move the seat belt out of the way
and fold the seat-back down.To lock the seat-back upright, push
the seat-back firmly against its latch.
Tug on the seat-back to make sure it
is latched.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
To get out f rom the rear seat on the
passenger’s side, push down on the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and the seat will slide f orward.
Af ter a passenger gets into the back
seat, push the seat-back to the
upright position and push the whole
seat backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it. 141
Carrying Cargo
Folding Rear Seat
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE TAB
RELEASE LEVER

To open the console compartment,
push the right knob and slide the
cover f orward.Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel indicators
are on.
U.S.:
Canada: All models
Premium and Type-S modelsonly
Interior Convenience Items
Console Compartment Glove Box
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Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
hatch are securely closed and
locked.When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that the hood is f ully closed. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Check that the hatch is f ully
closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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9. 8. 7. 6.
5. 4. 10. 11.
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Preparing to Drive
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .166
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Maintenance Schedule .167
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Maintenance Record .171
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Fluid Locations .173
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Adding Engine Oil .174
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Changing the Oil and Filter .175
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Engine Coolant .177
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Windshield Washers .179
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .179
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Manual Transmission Fluid .181
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Brake Fluid .181
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Clutch Fluid .182
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Drive Belts .182
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Power Steering Fluid .183
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Lights .184
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .191
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Floor Mats .191
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Dust and Pollen Filter .191
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Wiper Blades .192
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Tires .194
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Checking the Battery .200
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Vehicle Storage .201
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
the next page do not apply.
CONT INUED
NOT E: If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Canadian owners should f ollow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions on the next page.
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miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
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At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
197)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gear box and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, page .
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions