light Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.62) (P.62)
(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.79) HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P.127)
MOONROOF
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.61) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.
63) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 128)
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Your f ront airbags are also dual-
threshold airbags. Airbags with this
f eature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
or not the occupant is wearing a seat
belt.
If the occupant’s belt is,
the airbag will deploy at the same
threshold as a conventional airbag.
If the occupant’s belt , the
airbag will inf late at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
Your f ront airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inf lation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
In a
crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inf lation time
with a little less force.
The total time for inflation and
def lation is one-tenth of a second, so
f ast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is saf e to do
so.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Dual-Threshold Airbags
Dual-Stage Airbags
not lat ched
is latched
more severe
less severe
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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
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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
Door Locks, .........
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
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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 f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
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 the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an 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 press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator comes on if either
door or the hatch is not closed
tightly.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). 65
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Immobilizer System
Indicator
Door and Hatch Open
Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f if you turn on the
headlights or release the parking
brake. If it comes on at any other
time, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights.This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Ref er to the maintenance schedule
f or normal and severe driving
conditions on pages and .
For the f irst 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
af ter the maintenance required
indicator is reset, it will come on f or
2 seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will
come on f or 2 seconds when you
first turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, and then f lash f or
10 seconds.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E. 179
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Washer L evel IndicatorMaintenance Required
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.(Odometer/trip meter message)
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to near
the upper white mark. If it reaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. Turn to page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engines cooling system. If your f uel cap is loose or missing, a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears as text in the odometer/trip
meter display after you start the
engine. Turn the engine of f and
conf irm the f uel cap is installed. If it
is, loosen the cap, then retighten it
until it clicks at least once. When you
restart the engine, the message
appears again. To clear the message,
press and hold the select/reset knob
until the message is replaced on the
odometer/trip meter display.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL goes
out af ter 3 days of normal driving
once the cap is tightened or replaced.
If it does not go out, have your
dealer inspect the vehicle. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Fuel Gauge
T emperature GaugeCheck Fuel Cap Indicator
Gauges
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.60)
HORNCRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.63) (P.128)
(P.127)
(P.79) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH(P.61)
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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.
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,
and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or
complete a turn.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
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Turn Signal and Headlights Daytime Running L ights
High Beams
Turn Signal Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 25 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn it on again
when you restart the vehicle. Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keepthegloveboxlockedwhenyou
leave your vehicle and the valet key
at a parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a key replaced. Use only
an Acura-approved key blank.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEY
(BLACK)
VALET
KEY
(GREY)