belt Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2017 Acura NSX. It
provides basic information and instructions on technology and convenience features, as well as
emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all NSX models, so you
may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and equipment that
are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this guide should be considered
examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner Information
CD enclosed in your information kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, and
vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer
(PC
or Mac platform) and saved or printed for
your reference. In addition, you can visit owners.
acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the first six months
of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com and create or log in to your
account. In Canada, please request a copy from your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. strives to be proactive in protecting our environment and
natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable portion of the information
typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further reducing our impact on the
environment.
VISUAL INDEX ................................................................ 2
Steering Wheel and Nearby C ontrols ..............................2
Dashboard and C
eiling Controls
....................................... 6
PHONE PAIRING QUICK

START...................................8
HANDS-FREE PHONE QUICK START
........................ 10
VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK ST

ART
.......................11
SPORT HYBRID SUPER HANDLING ALL

-WHEEL
DRIVE
™ ........................................................................\
.. 13
SAFETY INFORMATION
.............................................. 14
High-Voltage S

ystem Precautions
................................. 18
Seat Belts ........................................................................\
.... 19
Airbags ........................................................................\
......... 24
Child Safety ........................................................................\
.33
Safety Label Locations
......................................................43
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 44
INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................................

45
Malfunction Indicators
..................................................... 46
Condition Indicators ........................................................ 48
On/Off Indicators .............................................................. 50
Driver Information Interface ........................................... 51
VEHICLE CONTROLS
.................................................. 54
Using the R

emote Transmitter
........................................ 54
Keyless Access

System
...................................................... 55
Door Operation from

Inside the Vehicle
.......................57
Power Window Operation ............................................... 59
Interior and Exterior Lights .............................................. 60
Wiper Operation ................................................................ 63Intermittent (INT) wipers
................................................
64
Adjusting the Seats ........................................................... 65
Driving Position Memory S
ystem*
................................
71
Adjusting the Mirr
ors
........................................................
72
HomeLink® Universal T
ransceiver
..................................
74
Climate Control
System
...................................................
76
Seat Heaters* ..................................................................... 77
Customized Featur
es
........................................................
78
Setting the Clock ............................................................... 79
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
................................... 80
Basic Audio Operation ..................................................... 80
Operating Display Audio ................................................. 84
Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................... 87
Apple® CarPlay® ................................................................ 88
Android Auto™ ................................................................... 90
FM Radio ........................................................................\
.....92
SiriusXM
® Radio* ............................................................... 93
USB Flash Drive .................................................................. 96
Pandora®* ........................................................................\
.... 97
Bluetooth® Audio ............................................................... 99
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ............................ 101
Basic HFL Operation ....................................................... 101
Pairing a Phone.................................................................
103
Making a Call
.................................................................... 104
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ................................... 108
Siri™ Eyes Free ................................................................... 109

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Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that
all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Since this vehicle does
not have a back seat, Acura recommends you do not carry as a passenger a child aged 12 or
under because:
•
An inflating front or side airbag can injur

e or kill a child sitting in the passenger’s seat.
•
A child in the passenger’s seat is mor

e likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.
•
Statistics show that children of all siz

es and ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.
•
Any child who is too small

to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved
child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the
lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
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Safety Messages
When y

ou see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
NOTICE This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle,
other property, or the environment.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed decisions about safety,
it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must use your own good judgment.
n
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of

your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them. Please read
this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help to keep you and
your passengers safe.
n
Important Safety Precautions
•
Always wear y

our seat belt.
•
Be aware of airbag hazards.
•
Don’t drink and drive.
•
Pay appropriate

attention to the task of driving safely.
•
Control your

speed.
•
Keep your

vehicle in safe condition.
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.

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High-Voltage System Precautions
n In Case of a Collision
•
Be careful of electric shock hazard: If a sev
ere crash damages your vehicle’s high-voltage
system, there is a possibility of electrical shock due to exposed high-voltage components
or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the high-voltage system components or any
of its orange wires.
•
Avoid contact with high-v

oltage battery fluid: The High Voltage battery contains a
flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye
contact with the electrolyte, as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush your eyes
or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes and seek medical attention
immediately.
•
Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical

fire. Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with
water can be dangerous.
•
If the vehicle is

damaged, have it repaired by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
n
Emergency Shutdown System
The emergency shutdown system may activate

during an impact or crash. When the system
activates, your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High Voltage
system to normal operation, consult an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Do not touch the high-voltage system. It can cause severe electrical shock. If
the high-voltage system needs maintenance or repair, have it performed by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
WARNING
Seat Belts
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 any passenger always wear your seat belts and wear them properly.
n
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
Both seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts

with emergency locking
retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension
on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor locks to restrain your body.
The passenger’s seat belt has a lockable retractor that must be properly activated when
using a forward-facing child seat, should you choose to disregard our recommendations and
install one.
Both seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety. The
tensioners automatically tighten the seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision,
sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.
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Proper Use of Seat

Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
•
All occupants should sit upright, well back in

the seat, and remain in that position for the
duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can
increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•
Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under

your arm or behind your
back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

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• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously
injured in a crash.
•
Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended

to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and
increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt

or one that does not appear
to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect
the occupant in a crash. Have an authorized Acura NSX dealer check the belt as soon as
possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or death
in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
WARNING
n Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition
of your seat belts as follows:
Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract
easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do
not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it
to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection
and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a
subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer after
any collision.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the
seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as
possible.
WARNING

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n Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust y
our seat to the proper position (see page 65), and then follow the below steps.
1.
Pull the seat belt out slowly

.
2.
Insert the latch plate into the

buckle, then tug on the belt
to make sure the buckle is secure. Make sure that the belt
is not twisted or caught on anything.
3.
Position the lap part of

the belt as low as possible across
your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt
so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of
internal injuries.
4.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again

to remove any slack,
then make sure that the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.
5.
To release the belt

, push the red PRESS button then guide
the belt by hand until it has retracted completely.
Pull out slowly .
Correc t
Posture. Seated
Latch
plate
Buckle
Lap belt as low
as possible.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING

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Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and side curtain
airbags.
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Front Airbags (SRS)
The

front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the
head and chest of the driver and/or passenger. They are housed in the center of the steering
wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement
seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary restraint system.
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Advanced Airbags
Your fr

ont airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-related
injuries to smaller occupants.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight
sensors. Although Acura recommends against carrying an
infant or small child in the passenger seat, if the sensors
detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs or 29 kg), the
system will automatically turn off the passenger’s front
airbag.
Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:
•
Do not spill any liquid on or under
the seats.
•
Do not put any object under the passenger

’s seat.
•
Make sure any

objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly positioned objects
can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•
All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts pr

operly.
•
Do not place any cover

over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
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Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pel

vis of the driver and passenger during
a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the outside edge of the driver’s and
passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
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Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads

of the driver and any passenger during a
moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also
designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants
through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

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The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the
side windows on both sides of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy in a rollover
or a moderate-to-severe side impact. If the SRS control unit
senses that your vehicle is about to roll over, it immediately
deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front
seat belt tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side,
the passenger’s side curtain airbag deploys even if there is no
passenger in the passenger seat.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags,
occupants should wear their seat belts properly and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars,
as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag Storage
Deployed Side Curtain Airbag
n Knee Airbags
The driver’
s knee SRS airbag inflates in a moderate to
severe frontal collision to help keep the driver in the
proper position and to help to maximize the benefit
provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.When
inated
Airbag
Knee
n Important Facts About Y our Airbags
Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel
as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A passenger should move their seat as
far back from the dashboard as possible.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard
or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can
result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked
SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside
the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere with
the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the seat-back covers. This can prevent your side airbags from
properly deploying during a side impact.
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if
the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING

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n Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in
the airbag system, the SRS indicator
will come on and a message appears on the multi-
information display.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides vehicle start-up, or does not come on at
all, have the system checked by an authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible. If you
don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the passenger
seat weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight
of an infant or small child, on the seat.
U.S .C anada
Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. Never put a rear-facing child seat
in this vehicle. If you decide to disregard our recommendations and transport a small child,
they should be properly restrained.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and the
indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the passenger’s seat, something
may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as:
•
An object hanging on the seat.
•
An object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.
•
The seat or seat-back is for

ced back against cargo on the floor behind it.
•
An object placed under the passenger’

s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Acura NSX
dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the
seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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n Airbag System Components
8
8
8
8109876
6
811
The front, driver’s knee, side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction
and severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. The airbag
system includes:
uTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in
the center of the steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both
are marked SRS AIRBAG.
vDriver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is marked
SRS AIRBAG.
wTwo side airbags, one for the driver and one for a passenger. The airbags are stored in
the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
xTwo side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the
ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG.
y An electronic control unit that, when the power system is on, continually monitors
information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor,
airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle information. During a crash
event the unit records such information.
zAutomatic seat belt tensioners. In addition, the driver’s and passenger’s seat belt
buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not the belts are fastened.
{Weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. The passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the
weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).
|Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
}An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has
been turned off.
~An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
11A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain airbag.

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n Airbag Care
You do not need
to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag
system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Acura NSX dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly,
once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your authorized Acura NSX dealer inspect the
following: weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt
that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to
remove or modify a seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
•
U.S. customers
à Main line: (800) 382-2238
àNSX specialists: (844) 68-ACURA [682-2872]
•
Canadian customers
à Main line: (888) 922-8729
àNSX specialists: (844) 9MYNSX9 [969-6799]
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either
unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the number one cause of
death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that
all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/
territories have laws restricting where children may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory
requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Acura recommends you do not carry as a
passenger a child aged 12 or under because:
•
An inflating front or side airbag can injur

e or kill a child sitting in the passenger’s seat.
•
A child in the passenger’s seat is mor

e likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.
•
Statistics show that children of all siz

es and ages are safer when they are properly restrained
in a rear seat.
•
Any child who is too small

to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved
child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the lap/
shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
In addition:
•
Never hold a child on y

our or any passenger’s lap because it is impossible to protect them in
the event of a collision.