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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of h eated or cooled air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to your pref erence as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the power mode is ON.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the dr iver’s side or passenger’s side control
buttons.
3. Press the button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
Press the CLIMATE button to display A/C, MODE, fan
control information on the audio/information screen
for several seconds. Select ic on to turn on or off A/C,
change the vent mode, or change the fan speed.
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system to AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switch es the climate control
system on or off. When tu rned on, the system returns
to your last selection.
*1: MID vents provide supple mental air to the lower
body of the occupant(s). MID vents can be used
together with any other vent mode.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster
ventsMID vents*1
SYNC
Button
AUTO
Button
CLIMATE Button
Driver Side
Temperature
Control
Buttons Pa
ssenger
Side
Temperature
Control
Buttons
( ON/OFF )
Button

(Recirculation)
Button
Audio/
Information
Touch Screen
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains ou tside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
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Pressing the (windshield defroster) button
turns the air conditioning system on and
automatically switches th e system to fresh air
mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows 1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the syst em in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
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Controls
You can set the temperature synchronously fo r the driver’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driver ’s side temperature control buttons.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
■Synchronization Mode1Synchronization Mode
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature and the passe nger’s side temperature
can be set separately.
SYNC Button
Driver’s Side
Temper
atu

re
Control
Buttons Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control
Buttons
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Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 166
USB Ports ......................................... 167
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 168
Audio Remote Controls .................... 169
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 170
Audio/Information Screen ................ 171
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 185
Display Setup ................................... 186
Voice Control Operation .................. 188
Playing FM Radio ............................. 192
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 196
Playing an iPod ................................ 203 Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 206
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 210
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 212
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 215
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 217
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 219
Apple CarPlay
TM............................... 220
Android AutoTM................................ 223
Audio Error Messages iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 227
Pandora ®
*1....................................... 228
Android/Apps .................................. 229
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service*................. 230 Compatible iPod, iP
hone, and USB Flash
Drives ............................................ 231
Honda App License Agreement........ 232
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto................................. 244
About Open Source Licenses............ 246
License Information ......................... 247
Customized Features ........................ 248
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 270
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 271
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 274
HFL Menus ...................................... 277
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 308
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also play
USB flash drives, iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio sy stem from the icons on the touchscreen interface or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 230
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered tra demark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
* Not available on all models
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Features
USB Ports
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the glove box
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive and connecting a cellular
phone and charging device.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
1 USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend keeping y our data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A/1.5A of power. It
does not output 1.0A/1.5A unless requested by the
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise to the radio station you are
listening to.
USB charge
In the glove box
In the console compartment
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Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12-volt battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the
system may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Select and hold the (power/audio) icon for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to an auth orized Acura NSX dealer and have the
audio unit checked.
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