washer fluid Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .166
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Maintenance Schedule .167
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Maintenance Record .171
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Fluid Locations .173
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Adding Engine Oil .174
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Changing the Oil and Filter .175
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Engine Coolant .177
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Windshield Washers .179
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .179
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Manual Transmission Fluid .181
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Brake Fluid .181
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Clutch Fluid .182
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Drive Belts .182
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Power Steering Fluid .183
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Lights .184
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .191
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Floor Mats .191
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Dust and Pollen Filter .191
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Wiper Blades .192
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Tires .194
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Checking the Battery .200
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Vehicle Storage .201
243
Maintenance
Maint enance
165

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
173
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
(Black cap)POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange tab) CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual Transmission only)
(Gray cap)

CONT INUED
Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at
least monthly during normal use.Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
The low
washer level indicator will come
on when the level is low.
Fill the reservoir with a good-
quality windshield washer f luid.
This increases the cleaning
capability and prevents f reezing in
cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir,
clean the edges of the windshield
wiper blades with windshield
washerfluidonacleancloth.This
will help to condition them. 1.
2.
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers, A utomatic T ransmission Fluid
Windshield Washers
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
179
DIPSTICKDo not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
231
Capacities
Fuses
Alignment
Battery Tires
Lights
0.0in(0mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°30’
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
2.9 US qt (2.7
)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
1°00’
2°53’
P205/55R16 89V
P195/65R15 89H
Manual
transmission
fluid
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V
5W 65 W
21 W 55 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16 96M
T135/70D15 99M
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
3.4 W
8W
5W
8W
5W
18 W
5W
21 W
21 W/5 W
21 W
12 V 5 W
Size
Pressure P215/45R17 87V
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Front parking lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
High-mount brake light
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Cargo area light
Spotlights
Glove box light See page223or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page224or the fuse box
cover.
High
Low Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Type-S
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1:
2:
3:Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
(HB3)
(Amber)
(Amber)
Canadian standard model
U.S. base model and Canadian Premium models
Automatic trans-
mission fluid
Windshield
washer reservoir
1
2
3
1, 2
3

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 184
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 62
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .184
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
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High Beam Indicator . 54
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Reminder Beeper .61 ........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 184
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Turning on .61
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Heater, Seat .74
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 147
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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High-mount Brake Light . 189
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Hood, Opening the .135
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Horn .59
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Hydraulic Clutch .181
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 228
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .64
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Switch .66
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Timing Control System . 236
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Immobilizer System .65
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
Indicators .......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 53,159
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .53, 218
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Charging System . 53,216
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Cruise Control .54
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 138.........................................
Gasoline .133
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 55
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Gauge .58
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Octane Requirement . 133
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Tank, Filling the .134
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Gas Station Procedures . 134
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 58
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Fuel .58
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 151
5-speed and 6-speed Manual
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Transmissions .148
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Glove Box .84
Fluids
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Brake .181
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Clutch .182
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Manual Transmission . 181
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Power Steering .183
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Windshield Washer . 179
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .123
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Folding Rear Seat .73
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Four-way Flashers .62
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Front Airbags .11, 22
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .71
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Heaters .74
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Airbags .11, 22
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Fuel .133
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Fill Door and Cap .134
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Gauge .58
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Octane Requirement . 133
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Reserve Indicator .54
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Tank, Filling the .134
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Fuses, Checking the .220
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .203
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .232
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Unleaded Gasoline .133
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .177
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Vehicle Capacity Load .142
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Vehicle Dimensions .230
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .228
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Vehicle Storage .201
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VIN .228
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Viscosity, Oil .174
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .46
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Warranty Coverages .241
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .179
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Indicator .55
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Operation .60Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering .63
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Alignment and Balance .197
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Compact Spare .204
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Wrench .207
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .77
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Rear, Def ogger .62
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .60
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Def roster .90
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Washers .60
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .192
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Operation .60
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Worn Tires .196
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .225
:U.S.only: Canada only
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