Hatch Acura RSX 2005 Owner's Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
DOOR AND
HATCH LOCK SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
SHIFT LEVER
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.
67) INDICATORS
GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 122)
(P.123) (P.
136, 139)
(P.
92)
(P.
88)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.
80) (P.57)(P.
51)
(P.81)
(P.
77)

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Many parents say they pref er to put
an inf ant or small child in the f ront
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the f ront seat
exposes the child to hazards in a
f rontal collision, and paying close
attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
driving, placing both of you at risk.
If a child requires physical attention
or f requent visual contact, we
strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front.If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown f orward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. A
child lef t alone with the key in the
ignition can accidentally set the
vehicle in motion, possibly injuring
themselves or others.
Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the hatch, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
If a Child Requires Close
Attention
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Never let two children use the
same seat belt .
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.
Do not leave children alone in avehicle. Lock both doors and the hatch
when your vehicle is not in use.
K eep vehicle keys and remot etransmitters out of reach ofchildren.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the hatch open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
hatch open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. Push the button.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
45
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

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
.
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
49

AT model is shown.
Control L ocations
50
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASEMIRROR CONTROLS
GAUGES HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
SHIFT LEVER
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
DOOR AND
HATCH LOCK SWITCH
INDICATORS
(P. 67) (P.88)
(P. 92)
(P. 136, 139)
(P. 123)
(P.
122)
PARKING BRAKE
(P.
77) (P.
80) (P.
51)
(P. 57)
(P.81)

To lock both doors and the hatch,
press the master door lock switch on
either door, press the lock tab down
on the driver’s door, or use the key
on the outside lock.
Pulling up on either master door lock
switch will unlock both doors and the
hatch.
To unlock the driver’s door f rom the
outside, turn the key and release it.
If you turn and hold it, both doors
and the hatch unlock. Both doors
and the hatch unlock when you use
the key in the passenger’s door.
Each door has a lock tab at the top of
the door. When you push down the
lock tab on the driver’s door, both
doors and the hatch lock. The lock
tab on the passenger’s door locks
and unlocks only that door. Pulling
up on the driver’s door lock tab only
unlocks the driver’s door.
Door L ocks
Door L ocks Power Door/Hatch L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
67
LOCK TAB MASTER DOOR AND HATCH
LOCK SWITCH

To open the hatch, pull the handle,
then lif t up the hatch.
To close the hatch, press down on
the back edge.
The hatch will not lock or unlock
when the battery is disconnected.See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
hatch closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the hatch
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
on page .45
129
Door L ocks
Hatch
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
68
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Pressthisbuttontolock
both doors and the hatch. You
cannot lock the doors or the hatch if
either door or the hatch is not f ully
closed or if the key is in the ignition
switch. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger’s door
and the hatch.
Some exterior lights will f lash each
time you press the button.
The interior lights will come on
when you press the UNLOCK button.
If you do not open either door or the
hatch within 30 seconds, the lights
f ade out. If you relock the doors and
the hatch with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately;
If you do not open either door or the
hatch within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock and the security
system sets. If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Remote Transmitter
LOCK PA NIC
UNL OCK
Remote Transmitter Care
Inst rument s and Cont rols
69
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

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If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the hatch, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
To replace the battery, place a cloth
on the edge of the transmitter and
remove the upper half by carefully
prying on the edge with a small f lat-
tip screwdriver.
Insert a new battery with the side
f acing up.
Snapthetwohalvesof the
transmitter case back together.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
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The cargo area cover may be
removed to give you more cargo
room.Open the hatch. Push up on the sides of the cargo
area cover to release the cover
f rom the hooks.
Pull down on the cover to remove
the mounting pins f rom the holes
in the hatch lining.
1. 2.
3.
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Cargo Area Cover
Inst rument s and Cont rols
75
MOUNTING PIN
HOOK