immobilizer ACURA NSX 2022 Owners Manual

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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
Indicators (P 74)/Gauges (P 99)/Driver Information Interface (P 102)
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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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators•Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
• Blink if you press the hazard
warning button.•Does not blink or blinks rapidly - Have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 401, 402
—
High Beam
Indicator•Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On Indicator
•Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when
the exterior lights are on.• If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
while the exterior lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
—
Immobilizer
System Indicator
•Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
• Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.•Blinks - You cannot start the power
system. Set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF, then select the ON mode again.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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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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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 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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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the power
system.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as a televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the hood, hatch or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the hatch or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then select other
than
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmi tter or keyless access system, or the
power mode is set to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicleM
Always take the remote with you whenever you leave
the vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
320
Driving
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
u The Ready To Drive message appears
on the driver information interface.
u When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the ve hicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive .
2Driver Information Interface
Warning and Information Messages
P. 94
u If the High Voltage battery is fully ch arged, the gasoline engine may not start.
u The gasoline engine starts either accordi ng to the temperature of the engine or
when the High Voltage batte ry charge level is low.
u Regardless of the High Voltage battery char ge level, the gasoline engine always
starts.
u Gasoline engine starts with a louder sound than QUIET mode.
When engine temperature or High Volt age battery temperature are low, or
when High Voltage battery charge level is low, gasoline engine starts at the
same sound level as QUIET mode.
You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Select
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
1Turning on the Power
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly code d key (or other device) is
used, the power system does not activate.
2 Immobilizer System P. 125
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 448
The power system may not activate if the keyless
access remote is subjecte d to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the power system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30
seconds before trying again.
You can set the Integrated Dynamics System mode to
be selected when you set the power mode to ON.
2 Customized Features P. 243
■Stopping the Power System
When the Integrated Dynamics System is in QUIET mode
When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT mode
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver informatio n interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 87
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 130
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 448
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 458
Check the gear
position. The transmission is not in (P.
Put the transmission into (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator.When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 85
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 450
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Index
Fuel Economy........................................... 372
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 27, 370
Fuses ......................................................... 460
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 464
Locations ................................ 460, 462, 463
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 372
Gauge ...................................................... 99
Information............................................. 369
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 105
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Refueling ................................................ 369
Gauges ........................................................ 99
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 326
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 324
Glass (care) ....................................... 420, 425
Glove Box ................................................. 152
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 446
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 433
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 269
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ........................................... 282
Displaying Messages ............................... 298
HFL Buttons ............................................ 269 HFL Menus .............................................. 272
HFL Status Display ................................... 271
Limitations for Manua
l Operation ............ 271
Making a Call .......................................... 291
Options During a Call .............................. 295
Phone Setup ............................................ 277
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 286
Receiving a Call ....................................... 295
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 296
Ring Tone ................................................ 281
Roadside Assistance ................................. 302
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 297
Speed Dial ............................................... 283
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options ... 280
Hatch ......................................................... 122
Unable to Open ....................................... 467
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 6
Headlights ................................................. 134
Aiming .................................................... 401
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control).................................................. 135
Dimming ......................................... 134, 137
Operating ................................................ 134
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 269
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
High Voltage Battery ............................... 354
High-Performance Driving ....................... 313
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 321
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 266
Honda App License Agreement ............... 227Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel-
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®).......... 11
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Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission............. 472
Vehicle Identification ............................... 472
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 450
Immobilizer System .................................. 125
Indicator.................................................... 85
Indicators .................................................... 74
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 79, 454
Active Damper System............................... 78
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 82
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 76, 358
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 76, 358
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 77
Brake System (Red) ............................ 74, 455
Brake Wear ............................................... 78
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 86, 342
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 86, 341
Door and Trunk (Hatch) Open ............. 37, 92
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 75
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 75, 456
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 82, 455
Gear Position............................................. 80
High Beam ................................................ 85
Immobilizer System ................................... 85
Keyless Access System ............................... 86
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Index
Safety Message............................................. 3
Seat Belts ..................................................... 38
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 40
Checking ................................................... 44
Fastening ................................................... 41
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ............................................. 39, 81
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 81
Seat Heaters .............................................. 155
Seats .......................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................. 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 155
Security System ......................................... 125
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 86
Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat ...... 65
Sequential Mode ...................................... 329
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 332
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108
Shift Button......................................... 25, 324 Operation ................................................ 326
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 25, 324
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 56
Siri ® Eyes Free ............................................ 214
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 192
Snow Tires ................................................. 415
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH- AWD® System ............................................ 15
Spark Plugs ................................................ 470 Specifications
............................................ 470
Specified Fuel ................................... 369, 470
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® )....... 349
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 362
Storage ...................................................... 430
Summer Tires ............................................ 415
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 130
System Message Indicator .......................... 84
T
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 100
Temperature Sensor ................................. 160
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 435
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 350
Indicator............................................ 84, 457
Tires ........................................................... 407
Air Pressure ..................................... 408, 471
Chains..................................................... 415
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 407
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 435
Inspection ............................................... 407 Labeling .................................................. 408
Regulations ............................................. 410
Rotation.................................................. 414
Summer .................................................. 415
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 435
Wear Indicators....................................... 412
Winter .................................................... 415
Tools ......................................................... 434
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 318
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 318
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 465
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 350
Transmission ....................................... 25, 324
Dual Clutch............................... 25, 323, 324
Fluids .............................................. 399, 471
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 326
Number .................................................. 472
Sequential Mode..................................... 329
TRIP Button .............................................. 103
Trip Meter ................................................ 104
Troubleshooting ...................................... 433
Blown Fuse ............................. 460, 462, 463
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 31
Emergency Towing ................................. 465
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 435
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 452
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 447
Premium Gasoline ........................... 369, 470
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