remote start Acura NSX 2019 Owner's Manual
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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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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode 
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the 
vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote 
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder  P. 129
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery 
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery  P. 416
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak 
to turn on the power system or the key is not within 
operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the  ENGINE 
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak  P. 444
●Appears three seconds after you bring the keyless 
access remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP 
button when  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start 
Button  appears.  To Start Engine: Brake + Push  
appears sequentially.●Unless you bring the keyless  access remote in front of 
the  ENGINE START/STOP  button, this message does 
not appear.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak  P. 444
●Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY 
or ON.
2Turning on the Power  P. 319
●Appears if you press the  ENGINE START/STOP button 
while the vehicle is moving.●The message will disappear  after six seconds or when 
the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
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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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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use 
electronic signals to verify the key.
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 vehi cle’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 sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transm itter 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 vehicle.
Always take the remote with you whenever you leave 
the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the keyless 
access remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the keyless access 
remote is close to the door  or window, even if it is 
outside the vehicle.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting 
low, the power system may not start when you press 
the  ENGINE START/STOP button. If the power 
system does not start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 
Weak P. 444
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
Press the button. Without pressing 
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in 
this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle  to remind you that the 
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If 
the buzzer continues even after the remote is 
put back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, 
warning buzzers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the driver information  interface notifies the 
driver inside that the remote is out.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the 
system’s operational range,  and the driver’s door is 
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is  taken out of the vehicle 
after the power system has  been turned on, you can 
no longer change the ENGINE START/STOP button 
mode or restart the power system. Always make sure 
if the remote is in your vehicle when you operate the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not  activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the 
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the 
warning buzzer to go off. Under some other 
conditions that can prevent  the vehicle from locating 
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even 
if the remote is within the system’s operational 
range.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
Features
1. Select .
2. Select  Tune Mode .
3. Select  Channel Mode  or Category Mode .
■To Change the Tune Mode1Playing SiriusXM ® Radio*
In the channel mode, all available channels are 
selectable. In the categor y mode, you can select a 
channel within a ca tegory (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
There may be instances when SiriusXM ® Radio does 
not broadcast all the data fi elds (artist name, title). 
This does not indicate a  problem with your audio 
system.
SiriusXM ® Radio stations load in ascending order, 
which can take about a minute. Once they have 
loaded you will be able to  scroll up or down to make 
your selections.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE  button on the steering wheel or 
select  SOURCE  on the screen.
2 Audio Remote Controls  P. 163
Tune Start:
When you change to a preset channel, a song being 
played on that channel restarts from the beginning 
with this function. This can be turned on or off from 
the  Audio settings  screen.
2 Customized Features  P. 242
* Not available on all models
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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 vehicle 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. 90
u If the High Voltage battery is fully ch arged, the gasoline engine may not start.
u The gasoline engine starts either accord ing to the temperature of the engine or 
when the High Voltage batte ry charge level is low.
u Regardless of the High Voltage battery charge 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. 122
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. 444
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. 242
■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
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 430
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 431
Handling of the Jack ........................ 442
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 443
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 444
Emergency Power System Off........... 445
Jump Starting .................................... 446
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 448 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 450
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes  On or Blinks ................................... 450
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes  On ................................................. 451
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System  Indicator Comes On ....................... 451
If the Electric Parking Brake System  Indicator Comes On ....................... 452 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator 
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 453
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks  along with the Warning Message... 454
If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears.....454Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 455
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 459
Emergency Towing ........................... 460
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill  Door ................................................. 461
When You Cannot Open the Hatch.....462RefuelingRefueling from a Portable Fuel Container .... 463
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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. 83
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. 127
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 
Weak P. 444
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. 454
Check the brightness 
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
 all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by an 
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
The  interior  lights  come  on  normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by 
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 459
Check the gear 
position.The transmission is not in (P.Put the transmission into (P.
Check the 
immobilizer system 
indicator. When the immobilizer system in
dicator is blinking, the power 
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator  P. 81
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting  P. 446
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