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uuAirbags uTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driv er’s and passenger’s seats.
• Driver’s knee airbag: Airbag under the steering column.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s an d passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to -severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the passen ger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the infl ator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory pr oblems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Front Airbags (SRS)
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, dependi ng on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the se at belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe DrivingThe passenger’s airbag have advanced f eatures to help reduce the likelihood of
airbag related injuries to a smaller occupant. The passenger’s advanced airbag system has
weight sensors. The sensors are used for
occupant classification to activate or
deactivate the passenger’s airbag.
For adult size occupant s, the system will
automatically activate the passenger’s airbag.
If a small adult sits in the passenger seat and
the system does not re cognize him/her as an
adult, see
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 58
We advise against allowing a child age 12 or under to ride in the passenger’s seat.
However, if you do allow a small child or in fant to ride in the passenger’s seat, the
system is designed to automatically deacti vate the passenger’s airbag. Do not let a
small child or infant ride in the passenger’ s seat if the airbag does not automatically
deactivate.
■Advanced Airbags1 Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the passenger’s seat weight
sensors, the SRS indicator will come on, and in the
event of a crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of
the passenger’s occupant cl assification) with a force
corresponding to the se verity of the impact.
2 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Indicator P. 57
For the advanced front airbags to work properly,
confirm that:
•The occupant is sitting in an upright position,
wearing the seat belt prope rly and the seat back is
not excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
•The occupant’s feet are plac ed on the floor in front
of them.
•There are no objects hang ing from the passenger’s
seat.
•The steering wheel and passenger’s side dashboard
are not obstructed by any object.
•No liquid has been spille d on or under the seat.
•There are no objects placed under or beside the
passenger’s seat. Improperly positioned objects can
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 58
Passenger’s
Seat Weight
Sensors
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uuAirbags uDriver’s Knee Airbag
Safe Driving
Driver’s Knee Airbag
The driver’s knee SRS airbag inflates in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help
keep the driver in the proper position and to help maximize the benefit provided by
the vehicle’s other safety features.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indica tes that the airbag is designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The driver’s knee airbag is housed under the
steering column.
The airbag is marked SRS AIRBAG.
When the driver’s front airbag inflates, the
driver’s knee airbag also inflates.
Even if the collision is not severe enough to
deploy the front airbag, the knee airbag may
inflate alone.
■Housing Locations
1 Driver’s Knee Airbag
Do not attach accessories on or near a knee airbag as
they can interfere with the proper operation of the
airbag, or even hurt someone if the airbag inflates.
The driver should not stor e any items under the seat
or behind their feet. The items can interfere with
proper airbag deployment in the event of a moderate
to severe frontal collision and may result in
inadequate protection.
Housing
Location
■Operation
When
inflated
Knee
Airbag
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS )
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer. With this indi cator on, your vehicle
still has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 366
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Knee airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner• Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
• Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
power system is on.
• Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system.•Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 457
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 109
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 119
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 122
Opening and Closing the Hatch....... 123
Security System ................................ 126 Immobilizer System .......................... 126
Security System Alarm...................... 126
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 129
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 131
Turn Signals ..................................... 134
Light Switches.................................. 135
Daytime Running Lights ................... 138
Wipers and Washers ........................ 139
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ....140
Brightness Control ........................... 141 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 142
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 144
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 145
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 145
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 146
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 148
Interior Convenience Items .............. 153
Climate Control System ................... 159
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 159
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......163
* Not available on all models
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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 push
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. 450
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
If you leave the vehicle for more than 30 minutes with the transmission in (P and
the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle will automatically go into VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode to prevent dr aining the 12-volt battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the powe r mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer will sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and yo u remove the keyless
access remote from the vehicle and shut the
door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm
continues to sound, place the keyless access
remote in another location.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In additi on, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational ra nge, and both doors are
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 of f. 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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