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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 ............................................. 118
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 121
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 122
Security System ................................ 125 Immobilizer System .......................... 125
Security System Alarm...................... 125
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 128
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 130
Turn Signals ..................................... 133
Light Switches.................................. 134
Daytime Running Lights ................... 137
Wipers and Washers ........................ 138
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ....139
Brightness Control ........................... 140 Driving Position Memory System ...... 141
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 143
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 144
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 144
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 145
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 146
Interior Convenience Items .............. 150
Climate Control System ................... 156
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 156
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......160
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Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the power mode in ON.
■Using the Settings menu on the audio/
information screen
1. Select Settings .
2. Select Clock/Info .
3. Select Clock Adjustment .
4. Select or to change hour.
5. Select or to change minute, then
select OK.
■Adjusting the Time
1Adjusting the Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system, so the time does not need to be adjusted.
You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is
moving.
1Using the Settings menu on th e audio/information screen
You can customize the clock display to show
the 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2Customized Features P. 243
The clock display is set to on by factory default.
You can turn the clock display on and off.
2Customized Features P. 243
The clock is automatically updated when your
smartphone is connected to the audio system.
You can also adjust the clock by touching the
clock displayed on the upper right corner of the
display.
1. Touch the clock on the display for a few
seconds.
2. Select Clock Adjustment .
3. Select or to change hour.
4. Select or to change minute, then
select OK.
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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 protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 125
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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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 locate 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 and 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 re gularity 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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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 or 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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■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 the 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.
The keyless access system will not lock the vehicle
when a door is open.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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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.
Press the hatch release button: u The hatch unlocks and opens.
u The beeper sounds.
2 Using the Hatch Release Button P. 122
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. 114
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. 243
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By switching the auto pop-out main switch to OFF, you can disable the auto pop-out
function. For the purpose of safety and to prevent damaging the vehicle, disable this
function and manually operate the handl e, especially when the vehicle is:
• Being shipped by train, truck, or boat.
• Going through a car wash.
• Having maintenance performed on it.
■To temporarily deactivate the auto pop-out function:
Turn off the auto pop-ou t main switch in the
glove box.
■Auto Pop-Out Main Switch1 Auto Pop-Out Main Switch
The auto pop-out function is deactivated in the
following situations:
•The auto pop-out main sw itch is turned off.
•The keyless access remote is not within a 6-foot
(2m) radius of the outside door handle.
•The keyless access remote is in the vehicle.
•The power mode is in ACCESSORY or ON.
Main Switch
ON
OFF
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■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, both doors
lock, both outer door handles pop in,
and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automaticall y relock and the outer
handles of the doors will au tomatically pop back in.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 243
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 150
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
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■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, the driv er’s door unlocks and the driver’s outer
door handle pops out.
Twice:
u The passenger’s door unlocks and the passenger’s outer door handle pops out.1Using the Remote Transmitter
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Remote Battery P. 418
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 243
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.
To pop out the outer handle of the passenger’s door
when the gear position is in
( P, press the unlock
button on the remote transmit ter or press the master
door unlock switch.
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