2002 Acura RSX and RSX Type-S Features

ENGINEERING FEATURES

RSX
RSX TYPE-S

2.0-liter, 160 hp, 16-valve, DOHC, 4-cylinder aluminum alloy engine

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2.0-liter, 200 hp, 16-valve, DOHC, 4-cylinder aluminum alloy engine

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i-VTEC™ combining VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) with VTC

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Computer-Controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

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Direct ignition system

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5-speed manual transmission

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5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control

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6-speed, close-ratio manual transmission

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110,000-mile tune-up interval

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Variable torque-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

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Control-Link MacPherson Strut independent front suspension

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Compact double-wishbone independent rear suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar

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4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated 10.3 in. front discs, 10.2 in. solid rear discs

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4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated 11.8 in. front discs, 10.2 in. solid rear

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16-inch alloy wheels with all-season high-performance tires

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LEV-II (Low Emissions Vehicle-II) exhaust emissions control system

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3-channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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SAFETY and SECURITY FEATURES

Dual-stage driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

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Driver's and front passenger's side air bags with front passenger occupant position and height sensors

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Anti-theft engine immobilizer system

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Theft-deterrent system

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Front dual seat belt pretensioners

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Front inner-buckle lap belt pretensioner

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Front and rear crumple zones

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LATCH system for child seats (2 outboard rear positions)

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5-mph bumpers (front and rear)

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EXTERIOR FEATURES

Power operated, outside mirrors

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"4-pod" halogen headlights

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Rear window defroster with timer

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Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass

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Chip-resistant rocker panels

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Rear "In-Glass" radio antenna

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Galvanized body panels

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Flush headlights

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INTERIOR FEATURES

SEATING and TRIM

Fabric-trimmed seats

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Hand-selected perforated leather-trimmed seats

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Leather-wrapped steering wheel

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Metallic-face gauges

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Power windows

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Power door mirrors

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Adjustable driver's seat lumbar support

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Driver's and passenger's seat back pockets

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50/50 split fold-down rear seats

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Center console with dual beverage holders

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Illuminated power window switches

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Carpeted floor mats

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COMFORT and CONVENIENCE

Automatic climate control system with micron air-filtration system

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Premium 6-speaker AM/FM/CD system with anti-theft feature

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Acura / Bose® Music System with AM/FM/Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer with anti-theft feature, 7-speaker system with Bose® Richbass™woofer

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Steering wheel-mounted cruise controls

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Tilt steering wheel

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Intermittent windshield wipers with mist feature

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Power moonroof

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Driver automatic up/down window with auto-reverse

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Overhead map lights

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Driver's and front passenger's sun visor mounted vanity mirror

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Two 12v accessory power outlets

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Door storage compartments (2 in each door)

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Dual trip meters

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Maintenance interval reminder

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Remote fuel door release

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Side-window defoggers

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Digital Quartz clock (located in music system display)

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