sensor Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Guide

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats cannot
roll under the seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 39
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have an authorized Acura NSX d ealer check the vehicle if a problem is
indicated.
2 Indicators P. 70
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and audio/information screen le t you know the approximate distance
between your vehicle and the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System*
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or
dirt.
•The vehicle is on uneven su rface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by devices that emit
ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less
Within about 39 in (100 cm) or less
Front Center Sensors
* Not available on all models
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Continued
Driving
■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn the
system on or off. The indicator in the button
comes on and the beeper sounds when the
system is on.
The rear center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The front center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is
not in
(P, and the vehicle spee d is less than 5
mph (8 km/h).
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■When the distance between your vehicle and detected obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and Detected Obstacle
IndicatorAudio/information screen
Corner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—
Front: About 39-24 in (100-60 cm)
Rear: About 43-24 in (110-60 cm)
Blinks in Yellow*1
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm) About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in
(45-35 cm) About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for ten seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button blinks.
4. Press the button again. The indi cator in the button goes off.
u The beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follo w the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.
■Turning Off All Rear Sensors1 Turning Off All Rear Sensors
When you select
(R, the indicator in the parking
sensor system button blinks as a reminder that the
rear sensors have been turned off.
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Maintenance
12-Volt Battery
Checking the 12-Volt Battery
Check the battery terminals for corrosion
monthly.
The battery is protected by a cover.
Remove the cover by pressing the tabs.
Slide the terminal cover on your vehicle’s 12-
volt battery positive + terminal.
The battery condition is monitored by the
sensor on the negative terminal. If there is a
problem with the sensor, the warning
message on the driver information interface
will let you know. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 164
•The clock resets.2 Clock P. 104
•The navigation system* is disabled.2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Charging the AGM Battery
AGM labeled batteries can be damaged if improperly charged. For more information
on how to charge an AGM battery, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
1 12-Volt Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel dry
the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to help
prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Please consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer for
more information.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance,
wear protective clothing and a face shield,
or have a skilled technician do it.
Tab
Cover
Terminal
Cover
* Not available on all models
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419Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a sma ll puncture, from a small nail for instance,
you can use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service
station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface. Apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer or a
roadside assistant to have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact
Area
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Index
465
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 75
A
AAC........................................................... 208
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 349
Accessories and Modifications ................ 412
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 154
Active Damper System Indicator ............... 74
AcuraLink ................................................. 292
Adding the Coolant ................................. 383
Additives Coolant .......................................... 382, 384
Engine Oil ............................................... 376
Washer ................................................... 386
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 376
Adjusting Mirrors.................................................... 141
Seats....................................................... 144
Steering Wheel ....................................... 140
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 337
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 156
Changing the Mode................................ 157
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 158
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 405
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 157 Sensors .................................................... 160
Synchronized Mode ................................. 159
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 156
Air Pressure ....................................... 394, 455
Airbags ........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care ............................................... 57
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator .............................................. 55, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ...................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Android Auto ............................................ 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 349
Indicator .................................................... 78
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 216
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 165
Audio System ............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 181
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 170
Closing Apps ........................................... 180
Error Messages ........................................ 223
General Information ................................ 226
Home Screen ........................................... 173
iPod ......................................................... 199
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 183
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 208 Reactivating ............................................ 164
Recommended Devices............................ 227
Remote Controls ..................................... 165
Security Code .......................................... 164
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 183
Status Area ............................................. 179
Theft Protection ...................................... 164
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 227
USB Ports ................................................ 163
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 171
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 167
Authorized Manuals ................................ 463
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 118
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 347
Indicator............................................ 72, 347
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 72, 347
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting
control) .................................................... 132
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 101
Average Speed ......................................... 101
B
Battery
12-Volt.................................................... 403
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator .......................................... 75, 438
Charging (AGM Battery) .......................... 403
High Voltage ........................................... 343
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Index
Jump Starting .......................................... 434
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) .................................................. 403
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 404
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 153
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 211
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 258
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 66
Brake System ............................................. 344
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 349
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 347
Brake Assist System ................................. 350
Fluid ........................................................ 386
Foot Brake ............................................... 346
Parking Brake .......................................... 344
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 73
Brake System (Red) Indicator ............................................ 70, 439
Brake Wear
Indicator .................................................... 74
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 387
Back-Up Lights......................................... 388
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 387
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 387
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 387
Headlights ............................................... 387
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 389
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 389 Rear Side Marker Lights ........................... 388
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 388
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 387
Taillights.................................................. 388
Bulb Specifications ................................... 454
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 67
Carrying Cargo ................................. 299, 301
Certification Label .................................... 456
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 387
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 438
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Emergency Hatch Opener ........................ 121
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 66
Child Seat for Infants................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 63
Larger Children ......................................... 65
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat........ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 408
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 406
Client Service Information ....................... 464
Climate Control System ............................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 158
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 405 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 157
Sensors ................................................... 160
Synchronized Mode ................................ 159
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 156
Clock ......................................................... 104
Cold Weather ........................................... 402
Console Compartment ............................. 152
Controls .................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 382
Adding the Coolant ................................ 383
Checking the Coolant ............................. 382
Overheating ............................................ 436
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 384
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 313
Cruise Control .......................................... 330
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 82
CRUISE MAIN Indicator .............................. 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 153
Customized Features ............................... 232
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 134
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 434
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 158
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 457
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 131
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 141
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ........................ 372, 379
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 75, 438
Map Lights ................................................ 150
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 301
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95
Mirrors ....................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................. 141
Door ........................................................ 142
Exterior .................................................... 142
Interior Rearview...................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 412
MP3 ............................................................ 208
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 356
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 456
O
Odometer.................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 376, 455
Adding .................................................... 380
Checking ................................................. 377
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 366
Low Oil Level Symbol ............................... 442
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 376, 455
Viscosity .......................................... 376, 455
Open Source Licenses ............................... 230
Opening Hatch ...................................... 119, 373, 450 Opening/Closing
Hatch .............................................. 119, 373
Hood....................................................... 374
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 436
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 322
Pandora® ................................................... 206
Panic Mode ............................................... 124
Parking ...................................................... 351
Parking Brake ........................................... 344
Parking Sensor System ............................. 352
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
POWER Button ......................................... 127
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 309
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 74
Power Windows ....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving In Snow and Ice....................................... 312
Rain ........................................................ 312
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 419
R
Radio (FM)................................................ 188
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 192
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 191
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 191
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 459
READY Indicator ........................................ 74
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 141
Refueling .................................................. 357
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 357, 454
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 77
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ..................................................... 12
Regulations .............................. 341, 396, 457
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 404
Bulbs ...................................................... 387
Fuses ...................................... 443, 445, 446
Tires........................................................ 399
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 390
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 458
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 100
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 143
Right Selector Wheel ................................. 98
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