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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Continued
Controls
Light SwitchesRotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting. ■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■ Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams. ■ Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.■ Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P .
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:• The gear position is changed out of
(P .
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 81
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will caus e the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights are off the headli ght switch is turned on, or when the
headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
1Daytime Running Lights The brightness of the dayt ime running lights is lower
when the headlight switch is in than when it is
in AUTO . When it is in AUTO, the low-beam
headlights come on once the le vel of ambient light is
very low.
U.S. models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
1.
Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and the door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
uYou will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button
(1 or (2 within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
uOnce the seat and the outside mirrors position have been memorized, you will
hear the beeper twic e, and the indicator
light on the button you pressed stays on.
1. Put the transmission into
(P .
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
uYou will hear the beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beeper tw ice, and the indicator
light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
• You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
• You readjust the seat or the outside mirror position
before the double-beep.
• You set the power mode to any position except ON.
SET Button
Memory
Button 1
Memory
Button 2
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and door mirror s will stop moving if you:
• Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1 or (2).
• Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
• Put the transmission into a position other than
(P .
Memory Buttons
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving Driving 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 ............................................ 326Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 335 Integrated Dynamics System ............ 336
Launch Control ................................ 341
Cruise Control ................................. 343
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 346
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 350
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 352
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 354
High Voltage Battery ........................ 356 Braking
Brake System ................................... 357
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 362
Brake Assist System ......................... 363
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 364
Parking Sensor System *
................... 365
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 369
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 371
How to Refuel ................................. 372
Fuel Economy and CO 2 Emissions
.... 373
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 374
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
uThe electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer. There
may be a problem with the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power
Driving
1.Change the gear position to . Select (R when reversing.
2. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
uMake sure the electric parki ng brake indicator goes off.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■ Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change to when facing uphill, or
(R when facing downhill, then release the
brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
D/M
1Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
D/M
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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power
system or driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
The vehicle is equipped with ultra high performance summer tires that, due to their
decreased tread depth, are at greater risk of hydroplaning on wet roads compared
to regular tires. Exercise caution when driving on wet surfaces.
The vehicle is equipped with ultra high performance summer tires. These tires are
designed for optimum performance and handling in warm climates, and are not
suitable for below freezing, snowy or ic y weather conditions. If you drive under
these circumstances, use of winter tires is recommended and may be mandatory,
depending on your region, province or territory. 2 Winter Tires P. 415
2 Cold Weather Driving P. 416
Due to limitations of the Lithium-ion Hi gh Voltage battery, the minimum starting
temperature for the vehicle is -4°F (-20°C).
Inability to start the vehicle and/or decrea sed performance is expected if the vehicle
is operated at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).
■In Rain
■In Snow and Ice
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not select a shift button while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoiler, under
covers, front bumper, rear diffuser, brake cooling
components, and side sill: • Parking the vehicle by a parking block
• Parallel pa rking along the road shoulder
• Driving toward the bottom of a hill
• Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
• Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
• Driving on a road with potholes
• Driving over speed bump
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored. Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Driving in snow or icy c onditions may accumulate ice
on the brake disk surface, reducing braking power.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift button positions
1Shifting
While the High Voltage battery charge level is full, or
the High Voltage battery temperature is low,
regenerative braking ma y become less effective.
To prevent malfunction an d unintended engagement:
• Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
• Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
• Do not let passenger or children operate the shift
buttons.
You may occasionally find th at it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to st art moving when you select
(R, release the brake peda l, and/or depress the
accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery charge level is extremely low; in this circumstance, it does not indicate a vehicle
malfunction.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in seriou s injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
(P is shown
on the gear position indicator.
Park
Used when parking or before turning the
power on or off.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used to keep the transmission disengaged
from the engine and motor.
Drive/Manual
Each time you press the button, the
mode switches between D (drive) and M
(manual) mode.
Used for: ● Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 9th automatically)
● Temporarily driving in the sequential
mode
● Driving in the sequential mode
D/M
D (Drive)
M (Manual)
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