climate control Acura NSX 2019 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 95
2Controls P. 103
Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 105
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 127
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 149
2 Features P. 159
Audio System P. 160 Audio System Basic Operation P. 164
Customized Features P. 242 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 265
2 Driving P. 307
Before Driving P. 308 Towing a Trailer P. 318
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 366
2Maintenance P. 373
Before Performing Maintenance P. 374 Maintenance MinderTM P. 377
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 402
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 417
2Handling the Unexpected P. 429
Tools P. 430 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 431
Overheating P. 448 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450
When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 462
2 Information P. 465
Specifications P. 466 Identification Numbers P. 468
Emissions Testing P. 471 Warranty Coverages P. 473
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67Safety Labels P. 68
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 119 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 125
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 141 Adjusting the Seats P. 144
Climate Control System P. 154
Audio Error Messages P. 221 General Information on the Audio System P. 224
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 268 AcuraLink ®* P. 302
When Driving P. 319 Braking P. 354Parking Your Vehicle P. 361
Refueling P. 368 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 370
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch P. 383 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 399
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 405 12-Volt Battery P. 415 Remote Transmitter Care P. 416
Cleaning P. 418 Accessories and Modifications P. 424 Storage P. 426
Power System Won’t Start P. 443 Jump Starting P. 446
Fuses P. 455 Emergency Towing P. 460 When Y ou Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 461
Refueling P. 463
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 469 Reporting Safety Defects P. 470
Authorized Manuals P. 475 Client Service Information P. 476
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 103
FeaturesP. 159
DrivingP. 307
MaintenanceP. 373
Handling the UnexpectedP. 429
InformationP. 465
IndexP. 477
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 140)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 127)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P 344)
❙System Indicators (P 70)
❙Gauges (P 95)
❙Driver Information Interface (P 98)
❙Rear Defogger/Heated Mirror Button
(P 137)
❙Parking Sensor System Button*
(P 363)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Seat Heater Buttons* (P 153)
❙Audio System (P 160)
❙Climate Control System (P 154)
❙MID Vents (P 20, 154)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Integrated Dynamics System Mode
Switch
(P 333)
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Quick Reference Guide
Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a High Voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the elec tric motors
act as generators that a portion of the elec trical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle
in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
●When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode.
● The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
● The climate control system is in heavy use.
● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.
● The engine coolant temperature is low.
● When the door is opened after releasing seatbelt.
● When the shift position is in M (Manual) mode.
About Your Vehicle’s Limited Operating Temperature
If the outside temperature is about -4°F (-20°C), some operation might be limited.
The limited operation is listed below:
2 High Voltage Battery (P90)
2 Dual Clutch Transmission (P323)
2 Shifting (P324)
Sounds Unique to th e SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear so me unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this ve hicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
About a system to cool the High Voltage battery using the climate control system.●The system will not be activated when the defroster is ON.
● When the outside temperature is in extreme hot or cold condit ion, the system may not provide sufficient cooling performance to the
High Voltage battery due to the protection of the electric A/C compressor.
● When the system is active, the climate control system may not work sufficiently.
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 154)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Passenger side Temperature Control
Buttons (Windshield Defroster) ButtonDriver side
Temperature Control
Buttons
(Recirculation) Button
(CLIMATE ) Button
(ON/OFF ) Button
AUTO Button
Audio/Information Touch Screen
SYNC (Synchronization) Button Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard vents.
MID vents provide supplemental
air to the lower body of the
occupant(s). MID vents can be
used together with any other
vent mode.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended
as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the power
system did not turn on. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 471●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects.
Stop the power system for 10 minutes or
more, and wait for it to cool down. Then,
take the vehicle to an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 450
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the gear shift mechanism.●Comes on and gear position indicator
blinks at the same time - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
●Comes on when th e 12-volt battery
is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 450
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the 12-volt battery charging system
indicator comes on.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
●Appears when the transmission temperature is too low
to operate (approx. -13°F [-25°C] or below).●You can start the engine and use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the transmission enough for you to drive the vehicle.
●The engine speed does not increase even if you fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
●Appears when the High Voltage battery temperature is
extremely low (-4°F [-20°C]).●Contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.●To prevent the message to come on, store the vehicle in
the garage or drive in advance to warm up the High
Voltage battery.
●The minimum operation gu arantee environmental
temperature is -4°F [-20°C].
●Appears when the twin motor unit fluid temperature is
extremely low.●Vehicle speed is limited to 109 mph (175 km/h) until
twin motor unit fluid warms up.
●Appears if the AWD system has a problem due to a
hybrid system or power distribution control failure.●Drives with the rear wh eels only in this state.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 104
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Type and Functions ................... 105
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 107
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 118
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 119
Security System ................................ 122
Immobilizer System .......................... 122 Security System Alarm...................... 122Opening and Closing the Windows.... 125Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 127
Turn Signals ..................................... 130
Light Switches.................................. 131
Daytime Running Lights ................... 134
Wipers and Washers ........................ 135
Brightness Control ........................... 136
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.....137Driving Position Memory System*.... 138
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 140 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 141
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 141
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 142
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 144
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 149
Interior Lights .................................. 149
Interior Convenience Items .............. 151
Climate Control System ................... 154
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 154Automatic Climate Control Sensors......158
* Not available on all models
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