roof Acura RSX 2004 User Guide

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .192
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Changing a Flat Tire .193
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 198
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Jump Starting .200
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If the Engine Overheats . 202
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
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Charging System Indicator . 205
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 206
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Brake System Indicator . 208
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Closing the Moonroof . 209
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Fuses .210
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Fuse Locations .213
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Emergency Towing .215
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed191

If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the cargo area. Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug.
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6.
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2.
3. 211
Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed209
ROUND PLUG
SOCKET

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No. Circuits Protected No.
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 Ignition Coil
Laf Heater
Daytime Running Lights
ACG (IG)
Not Used
Power Window Relay
Moonroof
Radio
Rear Wiper
Gauge panel
ABS
Daytime Running Lights 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
SRS
Power Mirror
Bass Speaker
Heated Seats
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
Canadian models only
Type-S only
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2:
1
1 2
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed213
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 169
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .60
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disposal of Used Oil .167
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
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Power Door Locks .67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 222
Downshif ting, 5-speed and6-speed
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Manual Transmissions . 136
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Drive Belts .172
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .133
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Economy .126 .....................................
Fan, Interior .90
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 122
Filters ...............................................
Oil .165
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 61
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 193
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 169
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Brake .171
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Clutch .172
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Power Steering .173
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Windshield Washer . 167
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .93
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Folding Rear Seat .74
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Four-way Flashers .61
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Economy, Fuel .126
Emergencies ............................
Jump Starting .200
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Towing .215
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
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Emergencies on the Road . 191
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Battery, Jump Starting . 200 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 208
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Changing a Flat Tire . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 205
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Checking the Fuses . 211
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 206
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 209
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Overheated Engine . 202
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Emergency Flashers .61
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Emergency Towing .215
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Emissions Controls .225
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Emissions Testing, State . 228
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 57
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Drive Belts .172
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,143
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .51, 206
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 51,204
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 164
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Overheating .202
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Specif ications .220
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Starting .135
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Engine, .135
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 225
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Exhaust Fumes .45 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .17
if it won’t start
Index
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Side Airbag Of f .50
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SRS .50
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .52
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Washer Level .53
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 49
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Inf ant Restraint .33
Inf ant Seats .........................................
LATCH .37
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Lower Anchors .37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 183
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Inside Mirror .80
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Inspection, Tire .185
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Instrument Panel .2 ,49
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 50
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Interior Lights .83
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 195
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Jack, Tire .194
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Jump Starting .200 ..................................................
Keys .63
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Label, Certif ication .218
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Lane Change, Signaling . 60
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 37
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .174
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Load Limit .130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 65
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 65
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Fuel Fill Door .122
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Glove Box .71
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Hatch .68
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Power Door and Hatch . 67
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Low Coolant Level .125
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Low Fuel Indicator .52
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 51,204
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Lower Anchor .37
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136Lubricant Specif ications
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Chart .220, 221
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Luggage, .129
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Luggage Cover (Cargo Cover) . 76
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Maintenance .155
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 158
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Record .161
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Required Indicator .54
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Saf ety .156
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Schedule .159-160
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 51,206
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Manual Transmission . 136
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Checking Fluid Level . 170
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Shif ting the .136
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 170
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Meters, Gauges .56
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Mirrors, Adjusting .81
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 128
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Moonroof .80
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Closing Manually .209
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Operation .80
Storing (Cargo)
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