remote control 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
❚Wipers/Washers (P 139)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P 134, 135)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P 338)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P 338)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P 188)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 274)
❚TRIP Button (P 103, 104)
❚Right Selector Wheel (P 102)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P 169)
❚Brightness Control (P 141)
❚Mph/Km/h Change Button (P 99)
❚Cruise Control Buttons (P 347)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P 139)
Wiper/Washer Control LeverAdjustment Ring: Lower speed, fewer sweeps
: Higher speed, more sweeps
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull
toward
you to
spray
washer
fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 144)
To adjust, push the adjustment lever down,
adjust to the desired po sition, then lock the
lever back in place.
Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside
(P 119)
●Pull either inner door handle to unlock
and open it in one motion.
●Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks the
passenger’s door.
To adjust To lock
Hatch (P 123)
●To unlock and open the hatch:
•
Press the hatch release button on the
driver’s door.
• Press the hatch release button on the
keyless access remote.
• Press the hatch release button on the
hatch.
Hatch Release Button
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P 169)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/
SiriusXM ®
*/USB/iPod/Pandora ®*/Apps*/
Bluetooth ® Audio/Audio Apps*.●Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move right or left to change the
preset station.
Move and hold to select the next
or previous strong station.
USB device: Move right or left to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move and hold to change a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 109
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 119
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 122
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 123
Security System ................................ 126 Immobilizer System .......................... 126
Security System Alarm...................... 126
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 129
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 131
Turn Signals ..................................... 134
Light Switches.................................. 135
Daytime Running Lights ................... 138
Wipers and Washers ........................ 139
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ....140
Brightness Control ........................... 141 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 142
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 144
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 145
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 145
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 146
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 148
Interior Convenience Items .............. 153
Climate Control System ................... 159
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 159
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......163
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the keyless access remote to turn on and
off the power system, to lock and unlock the
doors and to open the hatch.
The built-in key can be used to lock or unlock
the doors when the keyless access remote
battery becomes weak and the power door
lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 126
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the keyless access
system may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Knob
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the hatch, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the hatch, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the
power system, contact an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes th e keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless access remote, the
outer door handles automatically pop in/out
and you can lock/unlock the doors and open
the hatch.
Outer door handles automatically pop in/out
within about 6 feet (2 m) radius of the outside
door handle.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the hatch within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the hatch
release button.
■Locking the vehicle
Press the door lock button on either door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; both doors lock; both outer door
handles pop in if they are popped out;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, th e doors will automatically
relock and the outer ha ndles of the doors will
automatically pop back in.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.
•If you grip either door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
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Controls
■Unlocking the vehicle
When you walk to the vehicle while carrying
the keyless access remote, the outer door
handles will automatically pop out.
The auto pop-out function activates when
both doors are closed, and the keyless access
remote is within a 6-foot (2 m) radius of the
outside door handle.
Pushing out the door handle
To push out the outer door handle manually,
push the front side inwards.1 Using the Keyless Access System
If you lock the doors and then keep the keyless
remote within the detection range for more than 2
minutes, the auto pop-out function will be disabled.
If the function is disa bled, pop out the handle
manually or use the unlock button on the keyless
access remote.
If you walk away from the vehicle when the power
system is on, the auto pop-out function will not
work.
If you close the doors and take the keyless access
remote out of th e 6-foot (2m) detection range and
then bring it back into the range within 10 seconds,
the pop-out function will not work. In this case, pop
out the door handle manuall y or use the remote
transmitter.
If, however, you bring the remote back into range
after 10 seconds, the handl es will automatically pop
out.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Grab the driver’s door handle:
u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle: u Both doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.1Using the Keyless Access System
If the passenger’s door is not opened, the outer
handle of the passenger’s door will pop back in 30
seconds after the dr iver’s door is closed or when the
gear position is moved out of
( P.
If the vehicle is left for more than 8 days, the auto
pop-out function will not work. In this case, unlock
the vehicle using the remote transmitter. 2 Auto Pop-Out Main Switch P. 115
If the outer handle of a door is popped out and the
keyless access remote is t aken out of the 6-feet (2m)
detection range, the handle will pop back in after 18
to 30 seconds.
The light flash, beep a nd unlock settings can be
customized using the audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 248
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