Acura RSX 2005 Manual Online

Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
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Adjusting the Power MirrorsPowerMirrorHeaters
Mirrors
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).53
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTICE:PARKING BRAKE LEVERDriving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.

Interior Convenience Items
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COAT HOOKACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.There are two accessory power
sockets, one is located in the f ront of
the center console. The other is
located at the rear of the console. To
use either power socket, pull up the
cover.These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To power an accessory, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
These sockets will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To open the beverage holder, push
the lef t knob and slide the cover
forward.
U.S.: Standard on all models
Canada: Rear power socket optional
Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Push

To open the console compartment,
push the right knob and slide the
cover f orward.Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel indicators
are on.
U.S.:
Canada: All models
Premium and Type-S modelsonly
Interior Convenience Items
Console Compartment Glove Box
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Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.To use this coat hook, rotate the
hook down. Close it with a f irm push.
Interior Convenience Items
Vanity Mirror
Coat Hook
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.The cargo area light comes on when
you open the hatch.
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open either door. Af ter the
doors are closed tightly, the light
dims slightly, then f ades out in about
30 seconds. In the ON position, the
ceiling light stays on continuously.
U.S.: All models
Canada: Premium and Type-S models only
Ceiling L ight Spotlights Cargo A rea L ight
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Honda.
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them................
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Playing the Radio .92
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Radio Reception .96
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Playing a Tape .98
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Playing a CD .101
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CD Player .102
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CD Changer .103
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Protecting Your CDs .108
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CD Player Error Messages . 109
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CD Changer Error Messages . 110
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Radio Thef t Protection . 112
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Setting the Clock .113
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Security System .114
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Cruise Control .115
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIALMODE CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL

To use the heating and cooling
system in automatic mode, set the
system as f ollows.Set the f an control dial to AUTO.
Set the mode control dial to AUTO.
Turn the temperature control dial
to the desired temperature.
Select Fresh Air mode by pressing
the Recirculation button. The
indicator in the switch should be
off.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. Pressing the A/C button turns the
air conditioning ON and OFF. The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is ON.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the dial below
the outside air temperature.
With A/C on, use the temperature
control dial to adjust the temperature
of the air f low to a comf ortable
setting.
Air conditioning also removes mois-
ture from the air as it operates. You
canuseittodefogthewindows
quickly in cool or damp weather.
Used in combination with the heater,
it also makes the interior warm and
dry.
To heat or cool the interior f aster,
select Recirculation mode and set
the temperature control dial to the
upper or lower limit. The system
runs on f ull cooling or heating only.
It does not regulate the interior temperature. When the temperature
is set between the lower and upper
limits, the system regulates the
interior temperature to the set value.
TurningthefancontroldialtoOFF
shuts the heating and cooling system
completely off. Keep the system
completely of f only f or short periods.
To keep stale air and mustiness from
collecting, you should have the f an
running at all times.
You can manually set the system
controls f or ventilation, air
conditioning, heating, air f low
direction, and fan speed in various
combinations.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Automatic Operation
Manual OperationA ir Condit ioning But t on
Features
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