cruise control Acura RSX 2004 User Guide

Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
f uel economy and ef f ective emis-
sions control. The f ollowing shif t
points are recommended:Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th Normal acceleration
14 mph (23 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
49 mph (79 km/h)
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th
5th to 6th Normal acceleration
14 mph (23 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
49 mph (79 km/h)
54 mph (87 km/h) Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th
5th to 6th 7mph(11km/h)
23 mph (37 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
7mph(11km/h)
23 mph (37 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
50 mph (80 km/h) If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Bef ore downshif ting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
Cruise from acceleration
Cruise from acceleration
5-speed
5-speed
6-speed 6-speed
5-speed and 6-speed Manual T ransmissions
Driving
Recommended Shif t Points
Engine Speed L imiter
137

Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Acura dealer.
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation229

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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .2, 48
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .53
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Dead Battery .200
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 234
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 61
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Dimensions .220
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Dimming the Headlights . 60
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Capacities Chart . 220,221
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
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Cargo Area Cover .76
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Cargo, .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .100
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Operation .98
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .108
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CD Changer .101
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Care .108
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Operation .101
CD Changer Error .............................
Message .110, 111
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CD Error Message .109
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Certif ication Label .218
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Chains, .188
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Changing a Flat Tire .193
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .165
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When to .159
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Charging System Indicator . 51,205
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134.....................................
Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .42
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Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 29
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Inf ants .33
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Larger Children .41
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LATCH .37
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Risks with Airbags .30
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Small Children .34
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Tethers .40
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .37
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Lower Anchors .37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Clock .113
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Clock, Setting the .113
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Clutch Fluid .172
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Code, Audio System .112
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CO in the Exhaust .225
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .192
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Console Compartment . 86
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Consumer Inf ormation . 232
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Controls, Instruments and . 47Coolant
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Adding .167
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .167
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .225
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Cruise Control Indicator . 52
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Cruise Control Operation . 115
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Cup Holders .85
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 232
how to carry
tires tire
Index
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D
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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
Gauges ...
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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