low beam Acura RSX 2004 Owner's Manual

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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols49
HIGH BEAM INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATORSIDE AIRBAG CUT-OFF INDICATOR TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.
206)
(P. 51, 204)
(P. 51, 205) (P.
52)
(P. 51)
(P. 52)
(P. 54)
(P. 53)
(P. 55) (P.
50)
(P. 50)
(P.52)
(P. 52)
(P.52)
(P. 50)
(P.
51)

Only on models equipped with CruiseControl System
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See page
f or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you push the Hazard Warning
button, both turn signal lights blink.
All turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash. This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon. 60
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Turn Signal
Indicator and
Hazard Warning
Button
Door-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols52

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
64 167Canadian models only
Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols53

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Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Rotating the
switch on the lef t lever turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed f rom
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder beeper when you open the
driver’s door.
To turn on the high
beams, push the lef t lever f orward
until it clicks. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
Pull it back to return to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back. With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. 52
Turn Signal and Headlights
Headlights On
High BeamsDaytime Running L ights
(Canadian Models)
Turn Signal
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols60

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Front Airbags .10, 22
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .72
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Heaters .75
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Airbags .10, 22
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Fuel .121
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Fill Door and Cap .122
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Reserve Indicator .52
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Fuses, Checking the .211
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasoline .121
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 52
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Gauge .57
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Octane Requirement . 121
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Tank, Filling the .122
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Gas Station Procedures . 122
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 57
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Fuel .57 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 139
5-speed and 6-speed Manual
.......................
Transmissions .136
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Glove Box .71
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 174
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Hatch .68
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Opening the .68
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Open Indicator .52
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 61
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .174
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Daytime Running Lights . 60
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High Beam Indicator . 52
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Reminder Beeper .60
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 174
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Turning on .60
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Heater, Seat .75
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 60
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High-mount Brake Light . 178
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Hood Latch .173 .......................
Hood, Opening the .123
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Horn .58
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Hydraulic Clutch .172
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 218
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .63
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Switch .65
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Timing Control System . 226
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Immobilizer System .64
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 51
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .51
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Charging System . 51,205
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Cruise Control .52
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Door-open .52
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .53
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High Beam .52
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 53
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Low Fuel .52
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Low Oil Pressure . 51,204
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