ECU ACURA NSX 2021 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 123 Security System P. 126 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 129
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 145 Adjusting the Seats P. 148 Interior Convenience Items P. 153
Audio Error Messages P. 227General Information on the Audio System P. 230
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 274 AcuraLink ®* P. 308
When Driving P. 325 Braking P. 361Parking Your Vehicle P. 368
Refueling P. 375 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 377
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 389 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 405
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 411 12-Volt Battery P. 421 Remote Transmitter Care P. 422
Cleaning P. 424 Accessories and Modifications P. 431 Storage P. 433
Power System Won’t Start P. 449 If th e 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 452
Fuses P. 461 Emergency Towing P. 466 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 467
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 475 Reporting Safety Defects P. 476
Authorized Manuals P. 482 Client Service Information P. 483
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 165
DrivingP. 313
MaintenanceP. 379
Handling the UnexpectedP. 435
InformationP. 471
IndexP. 484
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 73)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA® ) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 99)/Driver Information Interface (P 102)/System Indicators (P 74)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Driver Information Interface Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator Gear Selection Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
Temperature Gauge ASSIST/CHARGE
Gauge
U.S.
Canada Active Damper System
Indicator
Brake Wear Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN

Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge
Integrated Dynamics System
Mode
SH-AWD ® Temperature
Gauge
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or passenger are not
wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Models with iron brake discs
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Safe Driving
Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting your seat to the proper po sition, and while sitting upright and well
back in the seat:
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 148
1.Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then
tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is
secure.
u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or
caught on anything.
1Fastening a Seat Belt
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat
belt or one that does not appear to be working
correctly. Using a seat be lt that is not working
properly may not protect the occupant in a crash.
Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check the belt
as soon as possible.
Never insert any foreign obj ects into the buckle or
retractor mechanism.
If the seat belt appears to be locked in a fully
retracted position, firmly pull out on the shoulder belt
once, then push it back in.
Then smoothly pull it out of the retractor and fasten.
If you are unable to release the seat belt from a fully
retracted position, do not al low anyone to sit in the
seat, and take your vehicle to an authorized Acura
NSX dealer for repair. 2 About Your Seat Belts P. 38
2 Seat Belt Inspection P. 44
Pull out slowly.
Correct
Seated
Posture.
Latch
Plate
Buckle
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Safe Driving
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child an d cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1 Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the pa ssenger’s front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels. 2 Safety Labels P. 71
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt.
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Safe DrivingSince this vehicle does not have a back s eat, we recommend that you do not carry a
child, age 12 or under, as a passenger.
This is because placing a fo rward-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 Children1 Protecting 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 front 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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Safe Driving1. Move the passenger seat to the rearmost
position.
2. Place the child seat on the passenger seat.
3. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
4. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
5. Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.
u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 3 – 5.
6. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
■Installing a Child Seat1Installing a Child Seat
A child seat must be secure d to the vehicle with the
lap part of a la p/shoulder belt.
For your child’s safety, when using a child seat
installed using the vehicle’ s seat belt system, check
that the seat is properly secured to the vehicle.
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7. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.
A tether anchor point is provided behind the
passenger seat. A child seat with a tether can
be installed, so long as the base of the child
seat is secured using a seat belt.
1. Move the seat forward.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 148
2.Route the tether strap through the hole
between head restraint and seat-back.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
5. Move the seat to the rearmost position.
1Installing a Child Seat
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or another vehicle occupant.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
■Adding Security with a Tether1 Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt in stallation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether
Anchor
Point
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
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Safety of Larger Children
Since 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 children who
have outgrown child seats are also at ri sk of being injured or killed by an
inflating passenge r’s front airbag. If a larger child must ride in this vehicle, the
information in the following pages provides guidelines to help you decide when a
given child may ride in this vehicle, and how to properly protect the child.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in the passenger’s seat using
the lap/shoulder seat belt. Have the chil d sit upright and all the way back, then
answer the following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
the vehicle can result in injury or death if
the passenger’s fron t airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in the vehicle,
move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, have the child sit up properly and
wear the seat belt properly, using a booster
seat if needed.
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
the passenger’s seating position. For the
child’s safety, check th at the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer’s
recommendations.
If you decide that a child can safely ride in this vehicle:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positi oned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring a child passenger
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on a child passenger. Even older,
more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and
sit up properly.
■Booster Seats1 Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat , make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or we ight (e.g. six years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks
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