2022 ACURA NSX climate control

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 ma nual (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 Around the Steering Wheel P. 130
Climate Control System P. 156
2 Features P. 161
Audio System P. 162 Audio System Basic Operation P. 166
Customized Features P. 243 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 266
2 Driving P. 307
Before Driving P. 308 Towing a Trailer P. 318
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 367
2Maintenance P. 375
Before Performing Maintenance P. 376 Maintenance MinderTM P. 379
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 404
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 419
2Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 452 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 454
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 467 Refueling P. 468
2Information P. 469
Specifications P. 470 Identification Numbers P. 472
Emissions Testing P. 475 Warranty Coverages P. 477
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 143)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 130)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 345)
❚System Indicators (P 74)
❚Gauges (P 99)
❚Driver Information Interface (P 102)
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Mirror Button
(P 139)
❚Parking Sensor System Button*
(P 364)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Seat Heater Buttons (P 155)
❚Audio System (P 162)
❚Climate Control System (P 156)
❚MID Vents (P 22, 156)
❚Navigation System
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Integrated Dynamics System Mode
Switch
(P 334)
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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. Ag gressive
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 will 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 elec tric 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
Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
●When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode or TRACK mode.●The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.●The climate control system is in heavy use.●The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.●The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.●The engine coolant temperature is low.●When the door is opened after releasing seatbelt.●When the shift position is in M (Manual) mode.
About Your Vehicle’s Limited Operating Temperature
If the outside temperature is about -4°F (-20°C), some operation might be limited.
The limited operation is listed below:
2 High Voltage Battery (P94)
2 Dual Clutch Transmission (P323)
2 Shifting (P324)
Sounds Unique to th e SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear so me unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this ve hicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
About a system to cool the High Voltage battery using the climate control system.●The system will not be activated when the defroster is ON.●When the outside temperature is in extreme hot or cold condit ion, the system may not provide sufficient cooling performance to the
High Voltage battery due to the protection of the electric A/C compressor.
●When the system is active, the climate control system may not work sufficiently.
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 156)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Passenger side Temperature Control
Buttons (Windshield Defroster) ButtonDriver side
Temperature Control
Buttons
(Recirculation) Button
(CLIMATE ) Button
(ON/OFF ) Button
AUTO Button
Audio/Information Touch Screen
SYNC (Synchronization) Button Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard vents.
MID vents provide supplemental
air to the lower body of the
occupant(s). MID vents can be
used together with any other
vent mode.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets, and people needing assistance left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended
as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the power
system did not turn on. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.• Readiness codes are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 475
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 454
•Comes on if there is a problem
with the gear shift mechanism.• Comes on and gear position indicator
blinks at the same time - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Acura
NSX dealer.
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
• Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
• Comes on when there is a problem
with the charging system.• Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 417
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 454
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the transmission temperature is too low
to operate (approx. -13°F [-25°C] or below).• You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the interior, which will also warm
the transmission enough for you to drive the vehicle.
• The engine speed does not increase even if you fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
•Appears when the High Volt age battery temperature is
extremely low (-4°F [-20°C]).• Contact an authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
• To prevent the message to come on, store the vehicle in
the garage or drive in advance to warm up the High
Voltage battery.
• The minimum operation guarantee environmental
temperature is -4°F [-20°C].
•Appears when the twin motor unit fluid temperature is
extremely low.•Vehicle speed is limited to 81 mph (130 km/h) until twin
motor unit fluid warms up.
• Appears if the AWD system has a problem due to a
hybrid system or power distribution control failure.•Drives with the rear wheels only in this state.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
•Appears when the engine is running and indicates that
the engine oil level is low.• Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Check Engine Oil Level Warning Appears
P. 459
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