cooling Acura RSX 2004 User Guide

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic). Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a body
wax to the painted surf aces that
mate with the door and hatch seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Acura
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage. 159
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance190

Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Using gloves or large heavy cloth,
turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise without pushing
down to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Start the engine, and set the
temperature control lever to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Small Light
Interior Light
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ABS (F/S)
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ABS Motor
Rear Demister
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Not Used
Main Fuse Battery
Main Fuse Ignition
Spare Fuse
Fuse Locations
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Front Airbags .10, 22
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .72
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Heaters .75
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Airbags .10, 22
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Fuel .121
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Fill Door and Cap .122
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Reserve Indicator .52
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Fuses, Checking the .211
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasoline .121
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 52
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Gas Station Procedures . 122
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 57
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Fuel .57 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 139
5-speed and 6-speed Manual
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Transmissions .136
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Glove Box .71
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 174
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Open Indicator .52
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .174
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
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High Beam Indicator . 52
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Reminder Beeper .60
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 174
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Turning on .60
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Heater, Seat .75
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 60
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High-mount Brake Light . 178
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Hood Latch .173 .......................
Hood, Opening the .123
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Horn .58
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Hydraulic Clutch .172
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 218
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .63
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Switch .65
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Timing Control System . 226
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Immobilizer System .64
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 51
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .51
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Charging System . 51,205
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Cruise Control .52
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Door-open .52
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .53
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High Beam .52
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 53
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Low Fuel .52
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Low Oil Pressure . 51,204
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