steering Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Manual

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTEDHANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your keyless access remote is weak, a
message appears in the driver information interface with
information on how to start the engine.
Touch the back of the keyless access remote to the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the indicator is flashing.
With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button within 10 seconds.
Emergency Power System Off
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to turn off the power system due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must turn off the power system, choose one of
the following operations:
Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for two seconds,
OR
Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.
Turning off the engine disables the power assist to the steering and braking systems. Thus,
it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle.
Downshift gears and use both feet on the brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the gear position automatically changes to (P) and
the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine to be
switched off.
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTEDHANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Emergency Towing
This vehicle requires flat bed towing. Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are
not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low
tire pressure indicator comes on and a message appears on the
multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel on the
steering wheel to view the tire pressure monitor.
n What to Do
Stop your
vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure to the
specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated tire can
fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to
the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Maintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the Maintenance
Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the
Info (p/q) buttons on the steering wheel to change displays.
See page 179 to check the indicated maintenance service(s).
Maintenance Service Items
Remaining Engine Oil Life
Righ t Selector Whee l

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information:
•
Replace the brake

fluid every 3 years.
•
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•
Adjust the val

ves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
•
Inspect the fuel injection systems every 3

years.
•
Inspect tire condition every 3,

100 miles (5,000 km).
For U.S. models: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may
be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are certified to EPA
standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the maintenance main items
marked with # will not void your emissions warranties. However, all maintenance services should be performed
in accordance with the intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
n Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the displ\
ay is reset,
CODE
change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
A Maintenance Main Items
B
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
Inspect direct injection + port injection fuel system
Replace engine oi
l*1
Replace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check expiration date for temporary tire repair
kit bottle
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
#

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
n Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or
replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the engine oil
life. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to make selections in the driver
information interface.
Whee lRight Selector
Set the power mode to ON. Roll the wheel until the oil life displays in the driver information
interface.
Press the wheel for at least 10 seconds, until you enter reset mode.
Select All Items Due, then press the wheel. The maintenance items disappear, and the
engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing
incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems.
NOTICE
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level in the radiator.
We specify Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
n
Checking the Coolant Lev

el
Open the hatch and remove the driver’s side engine cover (see
page 183).
If the coolant level in the reserve tank is below the MIN mark,
add the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Reserve Tank MAXMIN
If temperatures consistently below −22°F (−30°C) are expected, the coolant mixture should
be changed to a higher concentration. Consult your authorized Acura NSX dealer for more
information.
NOTICE

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
n Song by Voice Commands*
Available for tracks
stored on an iPod or USB device.
Music search
List album (specify album)
List artist (specify artist)
List composer (specify composer)
List genre (specify genre)
List playlist (specify playlist)
Play album (specify album)
Play artist (specify artist)
Play composer (specify composer) Play genre (specify genre)
Play playlist (specify playlist)
Play song (specify song)
What/Who am I listening to?
Who is this?
What’s playing?
Who’s playing?
What album is this?
*models with navigation
INDEX
AcuraLink ........................................................................\
.
110
AcuraLink messages ................................................. 110
Emergency assistance .............................................. 112
Operator assistance ................................................. 113
Roadside assistance .................................................. 214
Security Features

....................................................... 113
Subscription Features
............................................... 112
Airbags ........................................................................\
....... 24
Airbag care.................................................................... 32
Airbag system components
..................................... 30
Airbag system indicators ........................................... 28
Driver’

s knee airbag
.................................................... 26
Front airbags ................................................................ 24
Passenger Airbag Off

Indicator
................................ 29
Side airbags .................................................................. 25
Side-curtain airbags .................................................... 25
Android Auto™ ............................................................... 90
Apple® CarPlay® ............................................................. 88
Audio operation Accessory P

ower Socket
............................................ 81
Adjusting the Sound ................................................... 83
Android Auto™ ........................................................... 90
Apple® CarPlay® ........................................................ 88
Bluetooth audio .......................................................... 99
Display Audio .............................................................. 84
FM Radio ....................................................................... 92
iPod ........................................................................\
....... 94
Pandora ........................................................................\
. 97
SiriusXM Radio ............................................................ 93SOURCE
.................................................................
92–99
Steering-wheel controls ............................................ 82
USB flash drive ............................................................. 96
USB port....................................................................... 80
Bluetooth® Audio

Commands
.................................... 221
Braking Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............................... 139
Automatic Brake Hold ............................................. 141
Brake Assist S

ystem
.................................................. 139
Foot brake ................................................................... 139
Parking brake.............................................................

140
Break In
........................................................................\
.... 125
Carbon Monoxide Gas .................................................... 16
Car Wash Mode ............................................................. 135
Child safety ....................................................................... 33
Child seat Child seat with tether
............................................. 40
Installing a child seat ............................................... 38
Selecting a child seat ............................................... 37
Protecting Infants ....................................................... 35
Protecting Lar

ger Children
........................................ 41
Protecting Smaller Children ...................................... 36
Climate control ................................................................ 76
Heated seats ................................................................ 77
Climate Control C

ommands
...................................... 220
Clock ........................................................................\
.......... 79
Cold Weather

Driving
................................................... 155
Contact us ....................................................................... 213

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Cruise control ................................................................. 143
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed ................................... 144
Canceling Cruise Control ......................................... 144
Setting the Vehicle Speed ....................................... 144
Customized features ....................................................... 78
Devices That Emit Radio W

aves
................................. 216
Display Audio .................................................................. 84
Apps or Widgets .......................................................... 85
Changing Icon Order .................................................. 85
Wi-Fi Connection ........................................................ 87
Doors Auto Pop-Out Main S

witch
...................................... 55
Door Operation ........................................................... 57
Inner Handle ................................................................ 58
Lock tab ........................................................................\
. 57
Master door-lock switch ............................................ 57
Unlocking/Locking the Doors ................................... 55
Unlocking the Hatch .................................................. 56
Driver Information Interface ......................................... 51
Driving Changing the Power Mode
...................................... 131
Cold Weather

Driving
............................................... 155
Electronic Gear Selector .......................................... 132
Emergency Shutdown ................................................ 18
Exterior Checks .......................................................... 125
High-Performance Driving ...................................... 150
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ....................... 136
Interior Checks ........................................................... 126
Launch Control .......................................................... 137
Rear camera ............................................................... 147
Refueling ..................................................................... 148
Sequential Shift Mode ............................................. 133Emergency engine stop
................................................
157
Exterior lights .................................................................. 60
Floor mats ........................................................................\
. 69
FM Radio Commands ................................................... 221
Frequentl

y-asked questions
........................................ 211
Fuses Changing
..................................................................... 1 74
Location ...................................................................... 168
HandsFr

eeLink
................................................................ 101
Call history ................................................................. 107
Dialing ........................................................................\
104
E-mail ........................................................................\
. 108
Pairing a phone ..................................................... 8, 103
Phonebook ................................................................. 105
Siri Eyes-Fr

ee
.............................................................. 109
SMS text messaging ................................................ 108
Speed dial .......................................................... 106, 107
TALK button ............................................................... 102
Voice recognition ......................................................... 11
HandsFreeLink contr

ols
................................................ 101
Hatch Main Switch
.................................................................. 58
Opening the Hatch ..................................................... 58
Unlocking the Hatch .................................................. 56
High-Performance Driving...........................................

150
High-Voltage System Precautions
............................... 18
HomeLink ........................................................................\
.. 74
In Case of a C

ollision
....................................................... 18
Instrument Panel ............................................................. 45
Brightness Control ...................................................... 61
Driver Information Interface..................................... 51Instrument panel indicators
..................................
45, 48
Anti-Lock Brake S ystem ............................................ 46
Automatic brake hold ................................................ 50
Brake system ......................................................... 46, 47
Brake Wear .................................................................. 49
Charging system ........................................................ 46
check engine light ...................................................... 46
CRUISE ........................................................................\
.. 50
Electric Power Steering .............................................. 47
Exterior lights ............................................................... 50
High beams .................................................................. 50
Immobilizer ................................................................. 49
Immobilizer/security system ................................... 49
Keyless Access S

ystem
............................................... 47
Low fuel ........................................................................\
48
Low oil pressur

e
.......................................................... 46
Low tire pr

essure
........................................................ 48
Parking brake...............................................................

48
Power system............................................................... 47
Ready
........................................................................\
.... 49
Seat belt reminder ..................................................... 48
Supplemental Restraint S

ystem
.............................. 47
System message ......................................................... 48
Turn signals/hazards on ............................................. 50
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................................... 47
VSA ........................................................................\
........ 50
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........................... 136
Interior lights .................................................................... 61
iPod® Commands .......................................................... 221
Jump starting .................................................................. 158
Keyless Access

System
................................................... 55Lights
Exterior lights
.............................................................. 60
Interior lights ............................................................... 61
Map Lights .................................................................... 62
Load Limit ....................................................................... 127
Long-Term Storage ....................................................... 207
Maintenance Battery........................................................................\
. 193
Brak

e fluid
................................................................... 192
Engine coolant ........................................................... 189
Engine oil .................................................. 185, 186, 187
High Voltage Battery ................................................ 127
Inverter Coolant ........................................................ 191
Maintenance Minder ................................................ 177
Opening the hatch .................................................... 183
Opening the hood ..................................................... 181
Removing

the Engine Compartment Cover
......... 183
Resetting the Engine

Oil Life
.................................. 188
Service codes ............................................................. 179
Window washer fluid ............................................... 191
Wiper blades .............................................................. 195
Mirrors ........................................................................\
....... 72
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .................... 72
Door mirrors................................................................. 72
R

everse tilt-down mirrors
......................................... 73
Music search .................................................................. 222

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VOICE COMMAND INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Navigation ...................................................................... 114
Display and controls ................................................. 116
Home address ............................................................ 118
Legend ........................................................................\
. 122
Recent places ............................................................. 120
Routing ........................................................................\
122
Saved places ............................................................... 121
Steering-wheel controls .......................................... 114
Street Addr

ess
............................................................ 119
System guidance v

oice
............................................. 117
TALK button ............................................................... 114
Trafficv ........................................................................\
. 124
Navigation Commands ................................................ 219
Overheating .................................................................... 160
Paint Care ....................................................................... 208
Pandora ........................................................................\
..... 97
Pandora® Commands ................................................... 221
Parking Sensor System ................................................. 146
Phone Commands ........................................................ 220
Power mode Changing the P

ower Mode
...................................... 131
Power system indicator..................................................

47
Readiness codes
............................................................ 206
Rear camera .................................................................... 147
Remote Transmitter ........................................................ 54
Roadside assistance ...................................................... 214
Safety Carbon monoxide gas
................................................ 16
Reporting safety defects ........................................... 44
Safety information ............................................. 14, 175
Safety label locations ................................................. 43Seat belts
........................................................................\
..
19
Fastening ....................................................................... 22
Lap/Shoulder belts ...................................................... 19
Seat Belt Inspection ................................................... 21
Seating Adjusting the driver

’s seat
......................................... 65
Driving Position Memory System ............................ 71
Heated seats ................................................................ 77
Manual Seat Adjustments ......................................... 67
Power Seat Adjustments .......................................... 68
Security system .............................................................. 49
SH-AWD Emergency Shutdown
................................................ 18
High Voltage battery .................................................. 13
In case of a collision ................................................... 18
Shifting Car Wash Mode
......................................................... 135
Electronic Gear Selector .......................................... 132
Sequential Shift Mode ............................................. 133
Siri Eyes-Fr

ee
.................................................................. 109
Specifications ................................................................ 209
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD ................................................... 13
Steering wheel Adjusting
....................................................................... 70
Steering-wheel controls ............................................ 82 Tires
Inflation Guidelines
.................................................. 197
Inspection Guidelines ............................................... 198
Tire and loading information label ........................ 199
Tire and wheel r

eplacement
.................................. 200
Tire chains................................................................\
... 201
Tire identification number
..................................... 203
Tire labeling ............................................................... 202
Tire Pressur

e Monitor System (TPMS)
.................. 163
Tire quality grading .................................................. 204
Tire repair kit .............................................................. 166
Tire service life .......................................................... 200
Tire terminology ....................................................... 203
Ultra High Performance tir

es.................................. 155
Wear indicators
......................................................... 198
Winter tires ................................................................ 201
Towing Emergency towing
.................................................... 162
Turn Signal ........................................................................\
62
USB ........................................................................\
............ 80
USB Commands ............................................................. 221
USB Flash Drive ................................................................ 96
Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA)
...................................... 145
Voice command index .................................................. 219
Voice P

ortal Commands
.............................................. 219
Warranty ........................................................................\
. 215
Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................ 87Window
Power windows
........................................................... 59
Window washer fluid ............................................... 191
Wipers Front Wipers
................................................................. 63
Intermittent wipers ................................................... 64
Wiper blades .............................................................. 195