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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts
38
Safe DrivingThe driver’s and passenger’s seats are
equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners
to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the seat
belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal
collision, sometimes even if the collision is not
severe enough to inflate the front airbags or
the driver’s knee airbag.
■Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.
If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have an authorized Ac ura NSX dealer replace the
tensioner and thoroughly insp ect the seat belt system
as it may not offer protecti on in a subsequent crash.
During a moderate-to-sev ere side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.
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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, driver’s knee, side, and side
curtain airbags are deployed according to
the direction and severity of impact. Both
side curtain airbags are deployed in a
rollover. The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG .
bDriver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is
stored under the steering column. It is marked SRS AIRBAG .
cTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
dTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG .
eAn electronic control unit that, when the
power system is on, continually monitors
information about the various impact
sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover
sensor, airbag activators, seat belt
tensioners, and other vehicle
information. During a crash event the
unit can record such information.
fAutomatic seat belt tensioners. In
addition, the driver’s and passenger’s
seat belt buckles incorporate sensors that
detect whether or not the belts are fastened.
gWeight sensors in the passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag will be turned off
if the weight on the seat is approximately
65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the passenger’s front airbag has
been turned off.
jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possib le problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
kA rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain airbag.
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uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe DrivingFront airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions.
When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
While your seat belt restrains your torso, the
front airbag provides supplemental protection
for your head and chest.
The front airbags deflate immediately so that
they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility
or the ability to steer or operate other
controls.
The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until th ey see them lying in front of them.
■Operation
■How the Front Airbags Work1How the Front Airbags Work
Although the driver’s and passenger’s airbags
normally inflate within a spli t second of each other, it
is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can
happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin,
or threshold that determines whether or not the
airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will
provide sufficient protec tion, and the supplemental
protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.
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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain ai rbags may also inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system , the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the driver information interface.
■When the power mode is set to ON
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time , or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible. If you don’t,
your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator
1Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as
possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
56
Safe Driving■ When the passenger front airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect
about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an
infant or small child, on the seat.
Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. Never put a rear-facing child
seat in this vehicle.
If you decided to disregard our recommendations and transport a small child, they
should be properly restrained. 2 Child Safety P. 58
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the passenger’s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and the
indicator will not come on.
■Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator1Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator
If the indicator comes on with no passenger and no objects on the passenger’s se at, or with an adult
riding there, something may be interfering with the
weight sensor, such as: • An object hanging on the seat.
• An object pressing the rear of the seat-back.
• The seat or seat-back is forced back against cargo
on the rear trays or floor behind it.
• An object placed under the passenger’s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon
as possible.
The passenger front airbag off indicator may come on and go off repeatedly if the total weight on the
seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
U.S. Canada
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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe DrivingSince this vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a
child, age 12 or under, as a passenger.
This is because placing a forward-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat can be
hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off.
If you choose to ignore our warnings and transport a small child in this vehicle, be
sure to move the passenger seat as far to the rear as possible, and follow the
instructions and guidelines in the following pages.
■Protecting Smaller Children1Protecting Smaller Children
Educate yourself about th e laws and regulations
regarding child seat use wh ere you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
A child seat must be secure d to the vehicle with the
lap part of a lap/shoulder be lt. A child whose seat is
not properly secured to the vehicle can be
endangered in a crash.
3WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
passenger’s seat can resu lt in serious injury
or death if the fron t airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in passenger’s seat, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible, and properly
restrain the child.
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer. With this indi cator on, your vehicle
still has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. 2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 362
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Knee airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner• Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
• Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
power system is on.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system.•Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer. 2If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 453
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uuAdjusting the SeatsuMaintain a Sitting Proper Position
Controls
Maintain a Sitting Proper Position
After all occupants have adjusted their seat s and put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet
on the floor, until the vehicle is safe ly parked and the power system is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the seat can be seriously or fatally
injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
1Maintain a Sitting Proper Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
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Index
479
Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ........................................... 75, 452
A AAC ........................................................... 208
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 362
Accessories and Modifications ................ 426
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 153
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 335
Active Damper System Indicator ............... 74
AcuraLink ................................................. 304
Adding the Coolant ................................. 397
Additives Coolant .......................................... 396, 398
Washer ................................................... 400
Adjusting
Mirrors.................................................... 141
Seats....................................................... 144
Steering Wheel ....................................... 140
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 350
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 155
Changing the Mode................................ 156 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ...................................... 157, 158
Dust and Pollen Filters ............................. 419 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 156
Sensors .................................................... 159
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 155
Air Pressure ....................................... 408, 469
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 Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 56
Sensors ...................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Android Auto ............................................ 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
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 Manual 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 ................................ 477
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 118
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 360
Indicator............................................ 72, 360
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 72, 360
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) .................................................... 132
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 101
Average Speed ......................................... 101
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Index
Precautions .............................................. 376
Remote Transmitter ................................. 418
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 401
Safety ...................................................... 377
Service Items............................................ 382
Tires ........................................................ 407
Transmission Fluids .................................. 399
Under the Hood and Hatch ...................... 385
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 452
Map Lights ................................................ 150
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 313
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 95
Mirrors ....................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................. 141
Door ........................................................ 142
Exterior .................................................... 142
Interior Rearview...................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 426
MP3 ............................................................ 208
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 369
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 470
O
Odometer .................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 390, 469
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 391 Displaying Oil Life .................................... 380
Low Oil Level Symbol............................... 456
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... 70
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 390, 469
Viscosity .......................................... 390, 469
Open Source Licenses ............................... 242
Opening Hatch ...................................... 119, 387, 464
Opening/Closing Hatch .............................................. 119, 387
Hood....................................................... 388
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 450
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 334
Pandora ®................................................. 206
Panic Mode ............................................... 124
Parking ...................................................... 364
Parking Brake ........................................... 357
Parking Sensor System ............................. 365
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 131
POWER Button ......................................... 127
Power System Turning on .............................................. 321
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 74Power Windows
....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving
In Snow and Ice ...................................... 324
Rain ........................................................ 324
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 433
R
Radio (FM) ................................................ 188
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 192
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 191
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 191
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 473
READY Indicator ........................................ 74
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 136
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 141
Refueling .................................................. 371
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 95
Gasoline ......................................... 371, 468
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ..................................................... 12
Regulations .............................. 354, 410, 471
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 418
Bulbs ...................................................... 401
Fuses ...................................... 457, 459, 460
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