CD player Acura RSX 2003 User Guide

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The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Make sure the tape opening on the
cassette is facing to the right, then
insert the cassette most of the way
into the slot. The system will pull it
in the rest of the way, and begin to
play.
The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the
cassette is playing. The indicates
thesideyouinsertedfacingupward
is now playing. If you want to play
the other side, press the PROG
button. If you turn the system of f while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning of f the
ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will begin playing
where it lef t of f .
To switch to the radio or CD
changer while listening to a tape,
presstheAM,FMorCDbutton.To
change back to the cassette player,
press the TAPE button.
Dolby noise reduction turns on when
you insert a cassette. The indi-
cator will light in the display. If the
tape was not recorded with Dolby
noise reduction, turn it of f by
pressing the button.
Noise reduction remains of f until you
turn it on by pressing the button
again.
You can remove the cassette with
the ignition switch in any position,
even if the audio system is turned of f . When the system reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette
f rom the drive, press the EJECT
button.
Operating the Cassette Player
Audio System
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The cassette player picks up dirt and
oxides f rom the tape. This contami-
nation builds up over time and
causes the sound quality to degrade.
To prevent this, you should clean the
player af ter every 30 hours of use.
Your dealer has a cleaning kit
available.
If you do not clean the cassette
player regularly, it may eventually
become impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit.
Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes.
Cassettes longer than that use
thinner tape that may break or jam
the drive.When they are not in use, store
cassettes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
place cassettes where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a cassette is
exposed to extreme heat or cold, let
it reach a moderate temperature
bef ore inserting it in the player.
Never try to insert f oreign objects
into the cassette player.If you see the error indication
‘‘ ’’ on the display, press the
EJECT button to remove the
cassette from the unit. Make sure
thetapeisnotdamaged.If the
cassette will not eject or the error
indication stays on after the cassette
ejects, take the car to your Acura
dealer.
If the label is peeling of f , remove it
from the cassette or it could cause
the cassette to jam in the player.
Never try to insert a warped or
damaged cassette in the player. Look at the cassette before you
insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten
it by turning a hub with a pencil or
your f inger.
Caring f or the Cassette Player
Audio System
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To load CDs or operate the CD
changer, the ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Load and play only standard round
discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in
the drive or cause other problems.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem. Your Acura’s audio system has an in-
dash CD changer that holds up to six
discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the radio and
cassette player.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit. Operating the CD Changer
Audio System
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LOAD BUTTONCD SLOT
CD EJECT BUTTON
SKIP BUTTONS
CD BUTTON
RDM BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
PWR/VOL
KNOB

To take the system out of CD mode,
press the AM or FM button, or insert
a cassette in the player. If a tape is
already in the cassette player, press
the TAPE button. When you return
to CD mode by pressing the CD
button, play will continue at the same
point that it left off.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or the ignition switch, play will
continue at the same point when you
turn it back on.
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PWR/VOL
KNOBFM BUTTONAM BUTTON RDM INDICATOR
CD BUTTONRPT INDICATOR
TAPE
BUTTON
SKIP
BUTTONS
PRESET BUTTONS
RPT BUTTON
RDM
BUTTON

Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine. A new CD may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the disc, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge. When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive. Protecting Compact Discs
Audio System
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Dimensions .290
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 217
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Engine Oil .159
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Directional Signals .70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 181
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Disposal of Used Oil .211
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
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Power Door Locks .80
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Capacities Chart . 290,291
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Cargo Area Cover .89
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Carrying Cargo .164
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .137
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Operation .133
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .139
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Care .145
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Operation .141
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Certif ication Label .288
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Chains .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .209
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When to .196
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Changing a Flat Tire .263
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Changing Engine Coolant . 214
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Charging System Indicator . 61,275
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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LATCH .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 222
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .255
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Carpeting .256
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Exterior .254
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Fabric .258
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Instrument Panel .258
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Interior .256
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Leather .257
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Seat Belts .257
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Vinyl .257
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Windows .258
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Clock, Setting the .114
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Clutch Fluid .219
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Code, Audio System .147
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CO in the Exhaust .296
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare .262
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Console Compartment . 98
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Consumer Inf ormation . 302
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .212
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Checking .160
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Proper Solution .212
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Replacing .214 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 67
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Corrosion Protection .259
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .296
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Cruise Control Operation . 149
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 302
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
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Cleaning .257
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16,44
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Maintenance .46
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .44, 60
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .88
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Seats, Adjusting the . 13,85
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Security System .148
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Serial Number .288
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Service Intervals .198
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Service Manual .306
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Service Station Procedures . 156
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Setting the Clock .130
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lock Release .179 Shif ting
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The Automatic Transmission . 173
The 5-speed and 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .170
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .241
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 254
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Sound System .109
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .262
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Specif ications .289
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 224
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Specif ications Charts . 290
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Speed Control .74
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Speedometer .66
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Spotlights .100
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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How Your Airbags Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .52
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SRS Components .48
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SRS Service .51
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SRS Indicator .51 ,60
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State Emissions Testing . 299 ....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine .169
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .169
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With a Dead Battery . 270
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 272
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 78
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Stereo Sound System . 125
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Storing Your Car .252
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .10, 48
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Servicing .51
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SRS Indicator .51 ,60
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Synthetic Oil .209
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Tachometer .66
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 249
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .261
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Tape Player .133
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