2006 Acura RSX dimensions

2006 RSX Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Wo r

ds About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................4
Driver and Pas

senger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................7
P r

oper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Cont r
ols........................................................................\
...................................................49
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
............................... 87
How t o
op era

te the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
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131
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................................................145
The proper way to start

the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.........................................................................165
T h
e Ma int

enance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................203
This section covers severa l pr

oblems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
.......................................................227
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and techni

cal information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)..................................................................... 239
A summary of th
e warr anties coverin

g your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................243
How t o
order manuals an

d other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
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Service Inf ormat

ion Summary
A summary of informat

ion 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 .228
................................
Specif ications .230
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .232
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .232
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Treadwear .232
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Traction .232
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Temperature .233
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Tire Labeling .234.......................
Emissions Controls .235
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The Clean Air Act .235
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .235
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .235
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .236
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .236
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PGM-FI System .236
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .236
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .236
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Replacement Parts .236
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .237
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State Emissions Testing .238
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
230
Dimensions
Weights Air Conditioning
Capacities
Engine 172.4 in (4,380 mm)
67.9 in (1,725 mm)
54.9 in (1,394 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 (1,486 mm)
58.5 in (1,486 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 i-VTEC in line,
4-cylinder gasoline engine.
IZFR6K11
IFR7G-11KS
SKJ20DR-M11
SK22PR-M11S Approx.
1:
2:
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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
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Indicator .55
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Dead Battery .212
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .242
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window .62
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Dimensions .230
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Dimming the Headlights .61
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Capacities Chart .230,231
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .45
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Cargo Area Cover .75
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Cargo, .141
Cassette Player
............................................
Care .122
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Operation .102
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .121
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CD Changer .99,115
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Care .121
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Operation .99,115
CD Changer Error .............................
Message .101,119
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CD Player Error Message .100
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Certif ication Label .228
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Chains, .199
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Changing a Flat Tire .205
Changing Oil
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How to .175
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When to .169
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Charging System Indicator .53,216
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .146 .....................................
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 .105,120
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Clock, Setting the .105,120
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Clutch Fluid .182
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Code, Audio System .125
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CO in the Exhaust .235
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Cold Weather, Starting in .147
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Compact Spare .204
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Console Compartment .84
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Consumer Inf ormation .240
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Controls, Instruments and .49 Coolant
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Adding .177
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Checking .137
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Proper Solution .177
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Temperature Gauge .58
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .235
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Cruise Control Indicator .54
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Cruise Control Operation .127
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Cup Holders .83
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Customer Relations Of f ice .240
how to carry
tires tire
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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .203
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .232
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Unleaded Gasoline .133
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .177
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Vehicle Capacity Load .142
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Vehicle Dimensions .230
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .228
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Vehicle Storage .201
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VIN .228
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Viscosity, Oil .174
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .46
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Warranty Coverages .241
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .179
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Indicator .55
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Operation .60Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering .63
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Alignment and Balance .197
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Compact Spare .204
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Wrench .207
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .77
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Rear, Def ogger .62
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .60
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Def roster .90
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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
:U.S.only: Canada only
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