2018 Acura NSX sensor

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 244
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 244
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you, based
in inputs from the mirro r sensor. This feature
is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 144
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
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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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 310
Maximum Load Limit........................ 313
High-Performance Driving ................ 315
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 320
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 321
Precautions While Driving................. 324
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 325
Shifting ............................................ 326
Integrated Dynamics System............. 335
Launch Control ................................ 340 Cruise Control ................................. 342
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System .
345
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 349
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 350
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 353
High Voltage Battery ........................ 355
Braking Brake System ................................... 356
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 361
Brake Assist System ......................... 362
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 363
Parking Sensor System
*................... 364
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 368
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 370
How to Refuel ................................. 371
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 372
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 373
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind th e driver’s and passenger’s seats cannot
roll under the seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 39
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have an authorized Acura NSX d ealer check the vehicle if a problem is
indicated.
2 Indicators P. 70
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and audio/information screen le t you know the approximate distance
between your vehicle and the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System*
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or
dirt.
•The vehicle is on uneven su rface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by devices that emit
ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less
Within about 39 in (100 cm) or less
Front Center Sensors
* Not available on all models
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Continued
Driving
■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn the
system on or off. The indicator in the button
comes on when the system is on.
The rear center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The front center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is
not in
(P, and the vehicle spee d is less than 5
mph (8 km/h).
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■When the distance between your vehicle and detected obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the ce nter sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and Detected Obstacle
IndicatorAudio/information screen
Corner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—
Front: About 39-24 in (100-60 cm)
Rear: About 43-24 in (110-60 cm)
Blinks in Yellow*1
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm) About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in
(45-35 cm) About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
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