Acura NSX (2017 year). Manual - part 9

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Light Switches

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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 automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.

You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a dense 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:

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Setting

The exterior lights come on 

when the ambient light is at

MAX

HIGH

MID

LOW

MIN

Light Sensor

Bright

Dark

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain interval with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch 
is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates when the headlights are off in 
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

 You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

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Daytime Running Lights

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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 or 

.

• The parking brake is released.

The daytime running lights are off the headlight switch is turned on, or when the 
headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

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Daytime Running Lights

The brightness of the daytime 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 level of ambient light is 
very low.

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper 
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, 
then stop.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield, 
then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become 
the same.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the 
circuit has returned to normal.

If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power 
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.

MIST

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to 
use 
washer.

INT: Low speed with 
intermittent

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+ or 

(

- button to adjust instrument 

panel brightness.
To brighten: Press the 

(

+ button.

To dim: Press the 

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness, you will be returned to the 
previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver 
information interface while you are adjusting 
it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight 
integration with the wiper is activated, the 
instrument panel brightness does not change.

If you press the 

(

+ button until the brightness display 

is up to max

, the beeper sounds. This cancels the 

reduced instrument panel brightness when the 
exterior lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+ Button

(

- Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door 
mirror button to defog the rear window and 
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically 
switch off.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the 
power system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-
volt battery, making it difficult to turn the power 
system on.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

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You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar) and outside door mirrors 
position with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, the seat and outside door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the 
two preset positions.

When you enter the vehicle, the driver information interface briefly shows you which 
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending 
on the set seating position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 

(

P.

• Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 

(LOCK).

• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat moves to the 
DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

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Using the audio/information screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat and door mirrors adjustment 
function.

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The driver’s seat easy exit feature:

•

Will tilt slightly forward and then move rearward to 
allow you to more easily exit the vehicle.

•

Can be turned ON/OFF.

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System Operation
The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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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.

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You will hear the beep, and the memory 
button indicator light will blink.

3. Press memory button 

(

1 or 

(

2 within five 

seconds of pressing the SET button.

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Once the seat and the outside mirrors 
position have been memorized, the 
indicator light on the button you pressed 
stays on.

1. Change to 

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

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You 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 beep, and the indicator light 
stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing 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

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and door mirrors will stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button, or a memory button (

(

1 or 

(

2).

•

Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.

•

Shift into a position other than 

(

P.

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 

down.

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The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and 

in or out.

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Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up 

to lock the steering wheel in position.

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After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you 
start driving.

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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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.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 

(

R.

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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.

Selector 
Switch

Adjustment 
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Power Door Mirrors

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If activated, either side door mirror 
automatically tilts downward when you press 
back the 

(

R button; this improves close-in 

visibility on the selected side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you shift 
out of 

(

R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left 
or right side.

If activated, passenger side door mirror 
automatically tilts downward when you press 
back the 

(

R button; this improves close-in 

visibility on the passenger side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you shift 
out of 

(

R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON and slide the selector switch to the 
passenger side.

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Slide the selector switch to left 
or right to tilt down either side 
door mirror.

Models with driving position memory system

Selector Switch

Models without driving position memory system

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Adjusting the Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to maintain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately depress the pedals without 
leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.

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Adjusting the power seats

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Adjusting the Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

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WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result 
in serious injury or death if the front 
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front 
airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient 
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal 
Position 
Adjustment

Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment

Driver’s seat is shown.

* Not available on all models

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

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Press the top: To increase the higher part of 
the lumbar support.
Press the bottom: To increase the lower part 
of the lumbar support. (The higher part 
support is decreased.)
Press the front: To increase the entire 
lumbar support.
Press the rear: To decrease the entire lumbar 
support.

Higher part of 
the Lumbar 
support

Lumbar 
Support 
Adjustment 
Switch

Lower part of 
the Lumbar 
support

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the manual seats

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Adjusting the manual seats

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Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and 
forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Horizontal Position 
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar.

Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to 
change the angle.

Driver’s seat is shown.

* Not available on all models

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, 
upright position, leaving ample space 
between your chest and the airbag cover in 
the center of the steering wheel.

The passenger should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the 
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the 
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a 
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the 
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with 
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering 
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend 
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive 
equipment may help.

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WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in 
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, 
and sit well back in the seat.

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