instrument panel Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Guide

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).53
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTICE:PARKING BRAKE LEVERDriving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.

To open the console compartment,
push the right knob and slide the
cover f orward.Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel indicators
are on.
U.S.:
Canada: All models
Premium and Type-S modelsonly
Interior Convenience Items
Console Compartment Glove Box
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Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

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Press the MODE (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS),
Treble (TRE), Balance (BAL), and
Fader (FAD) setting.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the MODE (TUNE)
knob to adjust the setting to your
liking. When the level reaches the
center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.
The system will automatically return
the display to the selected audio
mode about 5 seconds af ter you stop
adjusting a mode.
Use the TRE/BAS
modes to adjust the tone to your
liking. These two
modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming f rom each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
while FAD adjusts the f ront-to-back
strength.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f . For inf ormation, see page .
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Adjusting the Sound
Treble/Bass Balance/Fader
A udio System L ighting
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Playing the Radio
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µµ
Press the MODE (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS),
Treble (TRE), Balance (BAL), and
Fader (FAD) setting.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the MODE (TUNE)
knob to adjust the setting to your
liking. When the level reaches the
center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.
The system will automatically return
the display to the selected audio
mode about 5 seconds af ter you stop
adjusting a mode.
Use the TRE/BAS
modes to adjust the tone to your
liking. These two
modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming f rom each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
while FAD adjusts the f ront-to-back
strength.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f . For inf ormation, see page .
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Playing the Radio
Adjusting the Sound
Treble/BassBalance/Fader
A udio System L ighting
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Features
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the alarm stops. To
reset an alarming system bef ore the
2 minutes have elapsed, unlock
either door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system sets
automatically, 15 seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and hatch. The
security system indicator starts
blinking immediately to show you
the system is setting itself.Once the security system is set,
opening either door (without using
the key or the remote transmitter),
or the hood, will cause it to alarm. It
also alarms if the radio is removed
f rom the dashboard or the wiring is
cut.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. The security system will not set if
the hood, hatch, or either door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Hatch Open
Indicator on the instrument panel
(see page ), to see if the doors
and the hatch are f ully closed. Since
it is not part of the monitor display,
manually check the hood.
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Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, and press the SET/decel
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed. Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RESUME/accel button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
3.
Cruise Control
Changing the Set Speed
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RESUME/accel
CANCEL
SET/decel

Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button. To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle slows down about 1
mph (1.6 km/h). Press and hold the SET/decel
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed. If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Pushthecruisecontrolmaster
switch.
Cruise Control
Canceling Cruise Control
Features
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NOTE:

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. Use of
a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane less
than 87 can lead to engine damage. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol. Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
We recommend gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.All models except Type-S Type-S
All models
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Bef ore Driving
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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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Preparing to Drive
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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.To shif t f rom any position, move the
shiftlever.Youcannotshiftoutof
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes at any time (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
CONT INUED
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoN
NtoD
DtoD
DtoD DtoNNtoR RtoP Do this:
Press the brake pedal, then
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever.
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3
Shif t L ever Position Indicators Shif ting
Automatic Transmission
Driving
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SHIFT LEVER
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORS SELECTED GEAR