key 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

*if equipped
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the following benefits are
available:
Towing services—full cost of towing to the closest authorized Acura NSX dealer
Roadside assistance—jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
Trip planning—detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
U.S. customers
(800) 594-8500
Canadian customers
(800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client Relations
Your authorized Acura NSX dealer should be able to answer any questions you have about your
vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, you can call Acura
Client Relations (see page 213):
U.S. customers
Main line: (800) 382-2238
NSX specialists: (844) 68-ACURA [682-2872]
Canadian customers
Main line: (888) 922-8729
NSX specialists: (844) 9MYNSX9 [969-6799]
ACURALINK®* .............................................................110
AcuraLink Messages ........................................................ 110
Subscription Features ..................................................... 112
NAVIGATION*
............................................................ 114
Basic Navigation Operation .......................................... 114
Entering a Destination .................................................... 118
Routing ........................................................................\
...... 122
DRIVING
...................................................................... 125
Before Driving ................................................................... 125
High Voltage Battery Maintenance ............................. 127
Maximum Load Limit ...................................................... 127
Starting to Drive .............................................................. 130
Shifting........................................................................\
....... 132
Car Wash Mode
................................................................ 135
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .............................. 136
Braking ........................................................................\
....... 139
Automatic Brake Hold .................................................... 141
Cruise Control .................................................................. 143
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) ..................................... 145
Parking Sensor System* ................................................. 146
Multi-View Rear Camera ................................................ 147
Refueling ........................................................................\
....148
High-Performance Driving ............................................. 150
Cold or Rainy Weather Driving ..................................... 155
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ................................156
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
................... 156
Emergency Power System Off ...................................... 157
Jump Starting ................................................................... 158
Overheating ...................................................................... 160
Emergency Towing ........................................................... 162
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
................... 163Tire Repair Kit
...................................................................
166
Fuse Locations .................................................................. 168
MAINTENANCE
.......................................................... 175
Safety Precautions........................................................... 175
Maintenance Minder
™ .................................................... 177
Under the Hood ............................................................... 182
Under the Hatch ..............................................................184
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.. 185
Engine Coolant ................................................................. 189
Inverter Coolant ............................................................... 191
Window Washer Fluid ..................................................... 191
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
. 192
Checking the 12-Volt Battery ........................................ 193
Changing Wiper Blades .................................................. 195
Tire Information ............................................................... 197
Tire Labeling..................................................................... 202
DOT Tire Quality Grading
............................................. 204
Testing of Readiness Codes ........................................... 206
Long-Term Storage
......................................................... 207
Paint Care ........................................................................\
. 208
SPECIFICATIONS
....................................................... 209
CLIENT INFORMATION
............................................. 211
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting .......... 211
Contact Us ........................................................................\
213
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ............ 214
EPA Contact Information ............................................... 214
Warranty Coverages ........................................................ 215
Disclosures ....................................................................... 216
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ........................................219
INDEX........................................................................\
.. 223 In the event of a collision, call Acura Roadside Assistance

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QUICK STARTQUICK START
VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK START
Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, you can use voice recognition to place phone calls,
adjust the audio and climate-control systems, work with the available navigation system and
more.
Use these tips for better voice recognition.
Hang-up/Back Button
Talk Button Microphone
Pick-up Button
Volume up
Volume down
Left Selector Wheel
• Push the Talk button before giving a command
•
The microphone is near the rear
-view mirror
•
Recognition works best in a quiet en

vironment with windows closed
•
Speak in a clear, natural voice,

while seated normally and looking ahead
HANDS-FREE PHONE QUICK START
Once a phone has been paired and its phonebook imported (see page 105), use audio-unit
controls, steering-wheel controls or voice recognition to operate the HandsFreeLink (HFL)
phone system.
Follow these steps to learn how to place a call.
shown without navigation
See page 104 for expanded instructions.
1. Select Phone (on the HOME screen)
2.
Select MENU
3.
Select Phonebook
4.
Select a name
ƒ Select Search to sear

ch by letter
ƒUse the keyboard

to enter a name 5. Select a number
ƒ
The system will then dial
ƒThere are other

ways to dial, including
by voice

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at any other
time, there may be a problem. See your authorized Acura NSX dealer if necessary.
CanadaU.S.
Brake system
Brake fluid is low, or there is a malfunction in the brake system. Press the brake pedal
lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake fluid level when you stop.
If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow
the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check the oil level,
and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does not turn off, have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
(Steady) The emissions control system may have a problem. Have you vehicle
checked by a authorized Acura NSX dealer.
(Blinks) A
misfire in the engine’s cylinders is

detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait
for the engine to cool down.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off the vehicle
to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has normal
braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system.
Power system
There is a problem with the electric vehicle system. Have you vehicle checked by a
authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.
Keyless Access System
There is a problem with the keyless access system
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system
There is a problem with the VSA system.
SYSTEMU.S.
Canada
Brake system
There is a problem with the hydraulic brake boost system or the hill start assist
system. Have you vehicle checked by a authorized Acura NSX dealer immediately.

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INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
CanadaU.S.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive with it not
fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and any passenger. The indicator blinks and
beeps sound continuously if you or your passenger has not fastened your seat belts
when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on after seat belts are fastened, see
your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the fuel
gauge. See your authorized Acura NSX dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
Active Damper System Indicator
There is a problem with the Active Damper System.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also appears on the
multi-information display. Check the display for more information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator blinks,
you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off and then on again. If
it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the system. See your authorized
Acura NSX dealer.
Canada
U.S.Brake Wear Indicator*
Brake pads are worn. Avoid high speeds and sudden braking.
Ready Indicator
The vehicle is ready to drive.
Immobilizer/security system
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator
blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the power system off, press and
hold the brake pedal, and restart the vehicle. If it continues to blink, there may be a
problem with the system. See your dealer.
Canadian models: To reset the immobilizer system, follow the steps above after the
battery has been disconnected.
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and hatch.
LED
Lock button: Press to lock the
doors and hatch. Press again
for audible verification.
Unlock button: Press to
unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock the passenger’s
door.
Leaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of
the vehicle. Always take the key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it is outside the
vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or unlock the doors and hatch
without handling the transmitter.
n
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock:

The door handle will pop out if both doors are
closed. If the handle fails to pop out, push on its front side.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either door handle
when the vehicle is off. If the remote transmitter is inside the
vehicle, the doors will not lock.
n Auto Pop-Out Main Switch
To disable the auto
pop-out function: Use the switch in the
glove compartment.
Main Switc h
ON
OFF

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VEHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
n Unlocking the Hatch
To unlock:
Press the hatch release button on the vehicle, or
on the keyless remote.Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
n
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull

the lock tab rearward. When you unlock
either door using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or
passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock the door
using the lock tab on the driver’s door, both doors lock at the
same time. When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
passenger’s door, only that door locks.
To Unlock
Lock Tab
To Lock
n Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to unlock both
doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock both doors.
Inner Handle

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITYAUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Android Auto™
Connect a compatible Android phone to the system. You can use the touchscreen to make a
phone call, listen to music, and more. Visit the Android Auto website for more information.
Park in a safe place before connecting your smartphone and launching any compatible apps.
1.
Download the Android Auto

app to your phone.
2.
Connect the phone to

the USB port (see page 80).
The phone is automatically paired. A tutorial also appears.
3.
From the HOME scr

een, select Android Auto.
4.
Android Auto r

equires you to send vehicle information to
Google or its service providers. On the consent screen, select
Enable Once, Always Enable, or Cancel.
Android Auto icon
5. Select a menu option.
A.
Maps (Navigation): View Google Maps and
operate
navigation with route guidance. You cannot enter
destinations using the keyboard while the vehicle is
moving.
B.
Phone: Make phone calls or listen

to voicemail.
While connected to Android Auto, calls can only be
made through Android Auto, not through Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.
C. HOME (Google Now): Display useful information organiz ed by Android Auto into
simple cards that appear only when needed.
D.
Music: Play music from compatible apps.

Select this icon to switch between music apps.
E.
Return to HOME screen:

Go back to the vehicle system HOME screen.
F.
Voice: Use

voice commands via Google Voice Search to operate Android Auto. You can
also press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see page 101) to say voice
commands.
Depending on use, Android Auto can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed, and other
operating conditions) with Google and its service providers. See Google privacy policy for details regarding
Google’s use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto. Use of Android Auto is at user’s own risk, and
is subject to agreement to the Android Auto terms of use, which are presented to the user when the Android
Auto application is downloaded to the user’s Android phone. Android Auto vehicle integration is provided
“as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee Android Auto operability or functionality now or in the future due to,
among other conditions, changes in Android Auto software/Android operating system, service interruptions,
or incompatibility or obsolescence of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use
Android Auto when conditions allow you to do so safely. See your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information
CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) for further license and warranty terms.
A B C D E
F
Model with navigation shown

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DRIVINGDRIVING
Starting to Drive
The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
n
Before Starting the Engine
Check

that the parking brake is applied (pull up on the switch
and look for the indicator light), then depress the brake pedal.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
The engine will be harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control
system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
The vehicle will not start if the High Voltage battery
temperature drops below -4F (-20C). Plan your driving and
storage appropriately if you expect this to happen.
Brake pedal
n Changing the Power Mode
Accessory
or On mode: Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button once without pressing the accelerator pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the power system: Make sure the parking brake
is applied. Then, press the brake pedal while you press
the ENGINE START/STOP button once. Do not press the
accelerator.
•
When IDS is in QUIET mode: Whether the engine starts
depends on the

engine temperature and the charge in the
High Voltage batteries.
•
When IDS is in SPORT mode: The engine

will start.
Turning the power system off: Select Park (P), then press
the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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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