2006 Acura RSX window

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESAUDIO SYSTEM
SHIFT LEVER
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE GAUGES
PARKING BRAKE
(P.57)
(P.81)
(P.77)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.135)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR AND
HATCH LOCK
SWITCH
(P.80)MIRROR
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.88)
(P.92)
(P.148,151)
(P.67)
(P.11,23) (P.51)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIRBAG
(P.11,23)
(P.134)

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.62) (P.62)
(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.79) HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P.127)
MOONROOF
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.61) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.
63) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 128)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows: With the hatch open, airflow can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
hatch open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .50
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Indicators .52
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Gauges .57
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Odometer .57
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Trip Meter .57
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Fuel Gauge .58
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Temperature Gauge .58
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .58
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .59
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .60
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Turn Signal and Headlights .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .62
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Hazard Warning Button .62
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Rear Window Def ogger .62
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .63
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Keys and Locks .64
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Immobilizer System .65
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Ignition Switch .66
Door Locks, .........
Power Door/Hatch Locks .67
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Hatch .68
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Remote Transmitter .69
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Seats .71
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Seat Heaters .74...........................
Cargo Area Cover .75
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Power Windows .77
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Moonroof .79
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Mirrors .79
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Parking Brake .81
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Interior Convenience Items .82
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Beverage Holders .83
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Accessory Power Sockets .83
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Console Compartment .84
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Glove Box .84
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Vanity Mirror .85
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Coat Hook .85
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Interior Lights .86
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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AT model is shown.
Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESMIRROR CONTROLS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
SHIFT LEVER
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
DOOR AND
HATCH LOCK SWITCH
(P.67)
(P.88)
(P.92)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.77)
(P.80)
(P.57)
(P.81)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.51)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.148,151)
(P.135)
(P.134) FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE HANDLE

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.60)
HORNCRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.63) (P.128)
(P.127)
(P.79) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH(P.61)
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µ The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer.
OFF
Rotate counterclockwise to turn
the window wiper on and the
window washer to spray.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
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LO
HI
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
INT
MIST Windshield Wiper Windshield Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 25 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn it on again
when you restart the vehicle. Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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