clock Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Manual

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µ The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer.
OFF
Rotate counterclockwise to turn
the window wiper on and the
window washer to spray.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
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LO
HI
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
INT
MIST Windshield Wiper Windshield Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle................
Vents, Heating, and A/C .88
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Audio System .92
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Playing the Radio .93,106
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Playing a Disc .97,113
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Disc Changer .99,115
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Disc Player Error Messages .100
Disc Changer
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Error Messages .101,119
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Playing a Tape .102,110
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Setting the Clock .105,120
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Protecting Your Discs .121
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Caring f or the Tape and Player .122
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Radio Reception .123
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Radio Thef t Protection .125
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Security System .126
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Cruise Control .127
Features
Features
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page) when using the A/C in heavy
traf f ic or driving up long hills. If it
moves near the red zone, turn of f the
air conditioning until the gauge
reads normally. The main air flow comes out
of the dashboard vents.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
The main air f low is directed
to the floor vents.
The main air f low is divided
between the f loor vents and
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
The main air f low is directed
to the windshield for faster
def rosting or def ogging. To def rost
or defog, turn the temperature
control dial to maximum. Select , and set the f an speed to
high.
This button controls the source of air
going into the system. When the
indicator in this button is on, the
system is recirculating the interior
air (recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , f resh air is brought
in f rom outside the vehicle (f resh air
mode). Push the button to change
between recirculated and f resh air.
Use recirculation mode to heat or
cool the interior more quickly or to
keep out smoke and dust. Leaving
the system in the recirculation mode
with the A/C off can cause the
windows to f og up. Switch to f resh air mode as soon as the interior
reaches a comf ortable temperature
or the outside smoky, dusty
condition clears.
When the dial is set to AUTO, the
system controls the f an speed
automatically. You can manually select the f an
speed by turning the f an speed
control dial. Turning this dial
clockwise increases the f an speed,
which increases air flow.
In AUTO mode, the system controls
the airf low direction automatically
between the dashboard vents and
the f loor vents. Some air will come out of the side
vents in all modes. Use this dial to select the direction of
airf low coming out of the system.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Recirculat ion But t on
Fan Speed
Mode Cont rol Dial
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.
Press and hold the CLOCK button.
ChangethehourbypressingtheH
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time. Change the
minutes by pressing the M button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time. When you are f inished,
release the CLOCK button.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing and
holding the CLOCK button, then
pressing the R (RESET) button sets
the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
hour, the clock sets f orward to the
beginning of the next hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00
Setting the Clock
Features
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CLOCK BUTTON
All models except Type-S
HOUR BUTTONRESET BUTTON
MINUTE BUTTON

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.
Press and hold the CLOCK button.
ChangethehourbypressingtheH
button until the numbers advance to
the desired time. Change the
minutes by pressing the M button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time. When you are f inished,
release the CLOCK button.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing and
holding the CLOCK button, then
pressing the R (RESET) button sets
the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
hour, the clock sets f orward to the
beginning of the next hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00
Setting the Clock
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Type-S model
CLOCK BUTTON HOUR BUTTON MINUTE BUTTON RESET BUTTON

If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap on
the reserve tank. Put the radiator cap on, and
tighten it fully. Pour the coolant slowly and
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment. The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
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Engine Coolant
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RADIATOR CAP
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

To change a high beam headlight
bulb, remove the electrical
connector f rom the bulb by
pushing on the tab and pulling the
connector down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Install the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
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Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
BulbReplacing a High Beam HeadlightBulb
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Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
The f ront parking light bulb is
above the high beam headlight
bulb.
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Lights
Replacing a Front Parking Light
Bulb
Maint enance
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The f ront side marker light bulb is
above the low beam headlight bulb.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the high-mount brake
light cover.
Open the hatch.
Remove the high-mount brake
light cover by pivoting it toward
the back of the vehicle.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Open the hatch. Remove the light
assembly cover by pulling on the
tabontheoutsideedge.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
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COVER
COVER BULB