2021 ACURA NSX airbag

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems . It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
NOTICE
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to Acura at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F, 1919
Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746M
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location an d usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
To learn more about how we collect and use Personal
Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible
at www.acura.com .
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 99
2Controls P. 107
Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 109
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 131
Climate Control System P. 159
2 Features P. 165
Audio System P. 166 Audio System Basic Operation P. 170
Customized Features P. 248 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 271
2 Driving P. 313
Before Driving P. 314 Towing a Trailer P. 324
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 373
2Maintenance P. 379
Before Performing Maintenance P. 380 Maintenance MinderTM P. 383
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 408
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 423
2Handling the Unexpected P. 435
Tools P. 436 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 437
Overheating P. 454 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 456
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 468 Refueling P. 469
2Information P. 471
Specifications P. 472 Identification Numbers P. 474
Emissions Testing P. 477 Warranty Coverages P. 479
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 129)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❚Hatch Release Button (P 123)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 392)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 48)
❚Glove Box (P 155)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 52)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 146)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 121)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 376)
❚USB Port (P 167)
❚Memory Buttons* (P 143)
❚SET Button* (P 143)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 145)
❚Driver’s Side Interior Fuse
Boxes
(P 463)
❚Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 464)
❚USB Port (P 167)
❚Accessory Power Socket
(P 157)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 361)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 364)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 330)
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Quick Reference Guide❚Side Airbags (P 54)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P 56)
❚Seat Belts (P 38)
❚Seat (P 148)
❚Sun Visors
❚Map Lights (P 154)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 66)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a High Voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the electric motors
act as generators that a portion of the elec trical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle
in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P 45)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 61)
●Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and tra nsport a child passenger, the child
should be properly restrained.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 70)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 37)
●Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel,
and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 38)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passenger is wearing their
seat belt correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 34
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 36
Safety Checklist ................................. 37
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 38
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 41
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 44
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 45
Types of Airbags ................................ 48
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 48 Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 52
Side Airbags....................................... 54
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 56
Airbag System Indicators .................... 57
Airbag Care ....................................... 60
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 61
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children... 63
Safety of Larger Children ................... 68
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 70 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 71
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your pass enger always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Ad ministration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a back
seat. Since this vehi cle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you
do not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and te rritories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
Never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this
vehicle.
If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all
child safety instructions a nd warnings in this manual.
2 Child Safety P. 61
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