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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.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
■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 de nse 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. 248
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
U.S. models
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 mirror 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. 148
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 .......................... 314
Maximum Load Limit........................ 317
High-Performance Driving ................ 319
Towing a Trailer Towing Behind a Motorhome .......... 324
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 325
Precautions While Driving................. 328
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 329
Shifting ............................................ 330
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 339 Integrated Dynamics System ............ 340
Launch Control ................................ 345
Cruise Control ................................. 347
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 350
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 354
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All-Wheel- DriveTM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®) .... 355
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 356
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 358
High Voltage Battery ........................ 360 Braking
Brake System ................................... 361
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 366
Brake Assist System ......................... 367
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 368
Parking Sensor System
*................... 369
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 373
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 375
How to Refuel ................................. 376
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 377
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 378
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the 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. 41
•Make sure that the indicators in the in strument 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. 74
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Continued
Driving
Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor ob stacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper, driver information interface and a udio/information screen let 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*
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 wh en the transmission is
not in
(P, and the vehicle speed is less than 5
mph (8 km/h).
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Continued
Driving
■When the distance between your vehicle and detected obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and Detected
Obstacle
IndicatorAudio/information screen
Driver information interface
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 up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Audio/information screen
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Driver information interface
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