seat adjustment Acura RSX 2005 Owner's Manual

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
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Door Locks .67
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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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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 15
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Then
trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
71

The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to change
the height of the seat bottom.To change the lumbar support, move
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position.To get into the back seat, pull up on
the seat-back adjustment lever.
U.S.:
Canada: All models
U.S.:
Canada: All models
Premium and Type-S models only Premium and Type-S models
only
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment Driver’s L umbar Support Rear Seat A ccess
Seats
72

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors and the
hatch are securely closed and
locked.When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that the hood is f ully closed. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Check that the hatch is f ully
closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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9. 8. 7. 6.
5. 4. 10. 11.
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Preparing to Drive
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CONT INUED
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 125
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Restraint, Child .28
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Reverse Gear Position . 140
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Rotation, Tire .185
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Saf ety Belts .10, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 230
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 46
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .10, 19
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Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .179
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .19, 52
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System Components . 19...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .15, 19
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Seat Heaters .74
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Seats, Adjusting the . 13,71
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Security System .114
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Serial Number .216
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Service Intervals .157
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Service Manual .231
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Service Station Procedures . 122
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Setting the Clock .113
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 139
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Shif t Lock Release .144
Shif ting .
The Automatic Transmission . 139
The 5-speed and 6-speed
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Manual Transmissions . 136
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Side Airbags .11, 25
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Of f Indicator .27, 52
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Signaling Turns .61
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Snow Tires .187
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Sound System .92
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .192
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Specif ications .219
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Specif ications Charts . 218................................
Speed Control .115
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 27
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Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components .22
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SRS Indicator .26 ,52
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State Emissions Testing . 226
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 66
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Starting the Engine .135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .135
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With a Dead Battery . 200
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 202
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .63
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 66
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Buttons .116
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Stereo Sound System .92
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